Clinical Psychology Research Methods

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction.
    Drawing valid inferences i: internal and external validity.
    Drawing valid inferences ii: construct and statistical conclusion validity.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Sources of artifact and bias.
    Selection of the research problem and design.
    Experimental research: group designs.
    Control and comparison groups.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Assessing the impact of the experimental manipulation.
    Observational research: case-control and cohort designs.
    The case study and single-case research designs.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Evaluation of the single case in clinical work.
    Qualitative research methods: an overview.
    Assessment methods and strategies.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Assessment and evaluation of interventions.
    Statistical methods of data evaluation.
    Interpretation of the data.
    Ethical issues and guidelines for research.
    Publication and communication of research findings.