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The basic scientific methodology. The student is acquainted with principles of scientific investigation, with the characteristics of variables, with the basic principles of measurement, testing of hypotheses and construction of research plans.
Last update: Kožený Jiří, prof. PhDr., CSc. (27.05.2008)
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The primary aim is to (a) prepare students for critical reading of scientific reports; (b) constructing and exercising research protocols. Last update: Kožený Jiří, prof. PhDr., CSc. (27.05.2008)
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Kerlinger, F. N., Foundation of Behavioral Research, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, Inc., New York 1986 ]. Kumar, R., Research Methodology: A step-by-step guide for beginners, London: Sage Pub., 1999 Popper, K. R., Logic of Scientific Discovery, London: Routlege, 1995 14th ed. Hulley, S. B. et al., Designing Clinical Research, Philadephia: Lippincot, Williams & Wilkis, 2001, 2nd ed, Last update: Kožený Jiří, prof. PhDr., CSc. (27.05.2008)
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Seminar and exercises. Last update: Kožený Jiří, prof. PhDr., CSc. (27.05.2008)
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Active participation, current knowledge examination at the beginning of each seminar, final written examination. Last update: Kožený Jiří, prof. PhDr., CSc. (28.09.2010)
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1] General Orientation a) Principles of scientific inquiry b) Characteristics of scientific approach c) Science, logic, and Popper d) Methods of knowing e) Role of facts f) Theory as a frame of reference 2] Variables in research a) Definition of variable b) Types of variables c) Concepts, indicators, and variables d) Difference between concepts and variables 3] Measurement research perspective a) Definition and basic principles of measurement b) Measurement and scientific inquiry c) Scales of Measurement 4] Principles of hypotheses testing a) Definition of a hypothesis b) Function of a hypothesis c) Types of hypothesis d) Testing a hypothesis 5] Research design a) Definition and functions of a research design b) Selection of a study design c) Research process d) Artifacts in research Last update: Kožený Jiří, prof. PhDr., CSc. (27.05.2008)
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