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.

Course Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:

Establish their understanding in the different methods of psychological research through critical
exploration of research language, ethics, and approaches. The course introduces different
procedures of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research
process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches.

Course Requirements:

1. Research work
2. Reaction papers
3. Critique
4. Major examinations (Preliminary, Midterms, and Finals)

Course References:

Textbook: Rathus. S. Psychology. C&E Publishing, ©2018

Other References:

Aguirre, Felisa U., M.R. E. Monce, G.C. Dy. Introduction to Psychology Manila: Mutya Publishing Inc., ©
2011

Coon, Dennis. Psychology: modules for active learning Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, ©2009

Coon, D., Mitterer, J., & Martini, T. (2019). Introduction to psychology: gateways to mind and behavior,
15th edition. Australia: Cengage Learning

Feldman, (2020). Psychology and your life. NY: McGraw-Hill Education

Feldman, (2020). Essentials of understanding psychology. NY: McGraw-Hill Education

Frando, Milagros, E.T. Mores. General Psychology: Simplified Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Pub.,
©2009

Kalat, J. (2017). Introduction to psychology. Boston MA: Cengage Learning

Rathus, S. (2019). Psychology. Australia: Cengage Learning

Weiten, Wayne. Psychology applied to modern life: adjustment in the 21st century Australia
:Wadsworth/Cengage Learning ©2009

Weiten, W. (2018). Psychology applied to modern life: adjustment in the 21st century. Australia: Cengage
Learning