Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Methods for Studying Psychology Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
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Syllabus for Methods for Studying Psychology
Practise with the Semester 1 past papers. They are from the old syllabus, so check each topic against this one.
Module 1: Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
- Overview of the scientific method and its application in psychology. Research Ethics in Psychology
- Understanding the goals and principles of psychological research.
- Overview of the steps in the scientific method: observation, hypothesis formation, data collection, analysis, and conclusion drawing.
- Variables in Psychological Research, Sampling: Random and non-random
Module 2: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Experimental Research: Laboratory and filed Experimental Research.
- Nonexperimental Research: Observational Research, Correlational Research, Case Study and Survey Research
- Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis Methods: Interviews, Observations, Focus groups, Document analysis. Introduction to qualitative data analysis techniques.
References
- 1 Kumar R. (2011), 3 rd Edition, Research Methodology a step-by-step guide for beginners. London: Sage Publications
- 2 Kerlinger, Fred N. () Foundations of Behavioural Research. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich College Publishers - 150.7943, KER (12635)
- 3 Coolican, H. (2006) Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology. Great Briton: Hodder Arnold- 150.194 COO (31471)
- 4 Kothari, C. R. (2002) Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. New Delhi: Wishwa Prakashan. Sem. – II Syllabus B.A. (Psychology) (Sem.- II) Semester II