Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges

Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines

www.rmmc.edu.ph
Telephone Number (083)301-1927
Telefax (083) 552-3624

COURSE OUTLINE
I Course Number Psy 108
II Descriptive Title Field methods in Psychology
III Credit Units 5 units
IV Prerequisite/Co-Prerequisites Psy 107 (Experimental Psychology)
V Course Description:

The course covers both quantitative and qualitative field methods. It includes the
design and administration of surveys, interviews, and focus group discussion. Learners
will also be oriented on the use of secondary data and observations.

VI General Objectives

At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:

1. Understand the nature and overview of field methods in Psychology;

2. Gain familiarity with the main types of psychological research;

3. Gain familiarity with common research designs and data collection methods;

4. Acquire knowledge in ethical standards and code of conduct in research; and

4. Conduct researches employing quantitative research design, and qualitative

research design

VIII Course Content

A. The Science of Psychology

B. Overview of the Scientific Method
C. Types of Psychological Research
D. Research Designs and Data Collection Methods
E. Research Ethics
F. Non Experimental Research
G. Survey Research
H. Quasi-experimental Research
I. Factorial Designs
J. Single-subject Research
 K. Writing a Research Report in American Psychological Association (APA) Style
L. Other Presentation Formats

VIII Course Policy

I agree to abide with the conditions above, and to fulfill conscientiously all
the requirements of the course as follows:

Attendance : Must attend classes at least 80% of the required class hours.
Academic Honesty : No Cheating during examinations
Webinar on Research Ethics
Webinar on Non Experimental Research
Research Outputs (Quantitative Research and Qualitative Research)

A. Computation of Grades

Assignments + Quizzes + Recitation + Requirements = Class Standing

4

Class Standing + Exam = Prelim or Midterm or Final Grade

Prelim Grade + Midterm Grade + Final Grade = General Average

Passing Grade is 83.

IX REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:

Prepared by: MARICHU P. DIENDO, RP, RPm

Validated by:

Approved by: