AHA36001 Experimental Methods in Psychology B

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Lecture Code AHA36001 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 心理学実験法Ｂ

Subject Name
（Katakana）シンリガクジッケンホウB

Subject Name in
English Experimental Methods in Psychology B

Instructor SAKATA KIRIKO,SUGIURA YOSINORI,IWANAGA MAKOTO,KITAKAJI YOKO

Instructor
(Katakana) サカタ　キリコ,スギウラ　ヨシノリ,イワナガ　マコト,キタカジ　ヨウコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Thur5：IAS A312

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Psychology

Eligible Students

Keywords Research method, Research planning, Data analysis

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This program offers the basic knowledge of research methodology that is required to analyze mechanisms of various forms of human behavior. Students learn in detail how to conduct their final research.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrated Arts and Sciences
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability and skills to collect and analyze necessary literature or data among various sources of information on individual academic disciplines.
・The ability and skills to specify necessary theories and methods for consideration of issues.
・The abilities and skills to summarize one's own research in reports or academic papers, and to deliver presentations at a seminar or research meetings, and to answer questions.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course offers lectures on research methodologies and techniques that afford the practical analysis of human behavior. Laboratory Work in Behavioral Sciences B is based on the knowledge acquired in this course.

Class Schedule Lesson1 Guidance
Lesson2 Research methodology (1)
Lesson3 Research methodology (2)
Lesson4 Research methodology (summary)
Lesson5 Developing questionnaires (1)
Lesson6 Developing questionnaires (2)
Lesson7 Developing questionnaires (3)
Lesson8 Developing questionnaire (summary)
Lesson9 Data analysis (1)
Lesson10 Data analysis (2)
Lesson11 Report writing
Lesson12  Presentation of the research outcome (1)
Lesson13 Presentation of the research outcome (2)
Lesson14 Presentation of the research outcome (3)
Lesson15 Conclusion & evaluation

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 1. 小宮あすか・布井雅人 (2018). Excelで今すぐはじめる心理統計簡単ツールHADで基本を身につける　講談社
2. 小塩真司・西口利文 (編) (2007). 質問紙調査の手順　ナカニシヤ出版

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handouts, PowerPoint slides

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review 1. Research methodology (Lesson 2 – 4)
Learn how to conduct research using the questionnaires, recognizing both the advantages and disadvantages of this approach.
2. Developing questionnaires (Lesson 5 – 8)
Learn how to use the data acquired from the questionnaires and how to develop a dataset.
3. Data analysis (Lesson 9 – 10)
Learn various methodologies and characteristics of data analysis that serve for different purposes and hypotheses.
4. Writing a report (Lesson 11)
Learn how to create graphs and charts that describe the results of the analysis and the necessary perspectives to consider.
5. Presentation of research results (Lesson 12-14)
Learn how to demonstrate your information through a presentation.

Requirements (1) This course is a co-requisite for “Laboratory Work in Psychology B,” and includes accompanying lectures.
(2) This course is a pre-requisite if you are conducting your graduate research in Behavioral Sciences Program
(3) “Experimental Methods in Psychology,” “Fundamental Laboratory Work in Behavioral Sciences,” and “Practicum in Behavioral Sciences” are pre-requisites for this course.

Grading Method (1) Reports 50％ and attendance 50％.
(2) Evaluation for this course is given in conjunction with “Laboratory Work in Psychology B.” Therefore, failure to register for “Laboratory Work in Psychology B” will result in the evaluation “Z” (absence).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Lecture Code	AHA36001	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	心理学実験法Ｂ
Subject Name （Katakana）	シンリガクジッケンホウB
Subject Name in English	Experimental Methods in Psychology B
Instructor	SAKATA KIRIKO,SUGIURA YOSINORI,IWANAGA MAKOTO,KITAKAJI YOKO
Instructor (Katakana)	サカタ　キリコ,スギウラ　ヨシノリ,イワナガ　マコト,キタカジ　ヨウコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Thur5：IAS A312
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Psychology
Eligible Students
Keywords	Research method, Research planning, Data analysis
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This program offers the basic knowledge of research methodology that is required to analyze mechanisms of various forms of human behavior. Students learn in detail how to conduct their final research.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Arts and Sciences （Abilities and Skills）・The ability and skills to collect and analyze necessary literature or data among various sources of information on individual academic disciplines. ・The ability and skills to specify necessary theories and methods for consideration of issues. ・The abilities and skills to summarize one's own research in reports or academic papers, and to deliver presentations at a seminar or research meetings, and to answer questions.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course offers lectures on research methodologies and techniques that afford the practical analysis of human behavior. Laboratory Work in Behavioral Sciences B is based on the knowledge acquired in this course.
Class Schedule	Lesson1 Guidance Lesson2 Research methodology (1) Lesson3 Research methodology (2) Lesson4 Research methodology (summary) Lesson5 Developing questionnaires (1) Lesson6 Developing questionnaires (2) Lesson7 Developing questionnaires (3) Lesson8 Developing questionnaire (summary) Lesson9 Data analysis (1) Lesson10 Data analysis (2) Lesson11 Report writing Lesson12 Presentation of the research outcome (1) Lesson13 Presentation of the research outcome (2) Lesson14 Presentation of the research outcome (3) Lesson15 Conclusion & evaluation
Text/Reference Books,etc.	1. 小宮あすか・布井雅人 (2018). Excelで今すぐはじめる心理統計簡単ツールHADで基本を身につける　講談社 2. 小塩真司・西口利文 (編) (2007). 質問紙調査の手順　ナカニシヤ出版
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handouts, PowerPoint slides
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	1. Research methodology (Lesson 2 – 4) Learn how to conduct research using the questionnaires, recognizing both the advantages and disadvantages of this approach. 2. Developing questionnaires (Lesson 5 – 8) Learn how to use the data acquired from the questionnaires and how to develop a dataset. 3. Data analysis (Lesson 9 – 10) Learn various methodologies and characteristics of data analysis that serve for different purposes and hypotheses. 4. Writing a report (Lesson 11) Learn how to create graphs and charts that describe the results of the analysis and the necessary perspectives to consider. 5. Presentation of research results (Lesson 12-14) Learn how to demonstrate your information through a presentation.
Requirements	(1) This course is a co-requisite for “Laboratory Work in Psychology B,” and includes accompanying lectures. (2) This course is a pre-requisite if you are conducting your graduate research in Behavioral Sciences Program (3) “Experimental Methods in Psychology,” “Fundamental Laboratory Work in Behavioral Sciences,” and “Practicum in Behavioral Sciences” are pre-requisites for this course.
Grading Method	(1) Reports 50％ and attendance 50％. (2) Evaluation for this course is given in conjunction with “Laboratory Work in Psychology B.” Therefore, failure to register for “Laboratory Work in Psychology B” will result in the evaluation “Z” (absence).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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