Advising on research methods
Lecturers:
Prof. dr. G.J. Mellenbergh and dr. H.J. Adèr.
Meetings:
Psychology building of the University of Amsterdam (Roetersstraat 15, 1018 WB Amsterdam) on Thursdays September 30th thru October 28th 2010, room A309.
Credits: 3 EC
Target group:
IOPS-dissertation students
Prerequisites:
Statistics and methodology at the level of the Dutch bachelor programs in the behavioral and social sciences. Moreover, some familiarity with (1) bootstrap methods at the level of R.R. Wilcox (2003), Applying contemporary statistical techniques, San Diego, CA: Academic Press (chapter 7), and (2) multilevel analysis at the level of J.J. Hox (2002), Multilevel analysis: Techniques and applications, Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum (chapters 1 and 2), or T.A.B. Snijders and R.J. Bosker (1999), Multilevel analysis, London: Sage (chapters 1-6).
Objectives:
(1) to acquire methodological knowledge that is needed for advising researchers in the behavioral and social sciences on their research problems, and
(2) to get experience with methodological consultancy.
Textbook:
H.J. Adèr & G.J. Mellenbergh (with contributions by D. J. Hand) (2008). Advising on research methods: A consultant’s companion. Huizen, the Netherlands: Johannes van Kessel. To be ordered for the reduced price of € 45,- via www.jvank.nl/ARMHome.
Assessment:
Consultancy interviews, classroom discussions, and assignments.
Fees:
Free for IOPS students and other IOPS members
500 Euro for non IOPS members
Registration:
Ineke van Osch: mlsecretariaat-fmg@uva.nl
Secretariaat Psychologische Methodenleer
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Roetersstraat 15, kamer A524
1018 WB Amsterdam
Voice: 020-5256870
