Module AT4300-KP06

Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences and Neurosciences (ForVerNeu)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

each winter semester

Credit points

6

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master Auditory Technology 2022, compulsory, Auditory Technology

Classes and lectures:

  • PY2300-V: Basics in statistics 2 (lecture, 2 SWS)
  • AT4300-Ü: Basics in statistics 2 (exercise, 1 SWS)
  • AT4300-S: Research methods: Imaging and biosignal analysis (seminar, 1 SWS)

Workload:

  • 20 hours exam preparation
  • 100 hours private studies and exercises
  • 60 hours in-classroom work

Contents of teaching:

  • Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
  • General linear model, incl.simple and multiple regression, outlier testing
  • Relationship of ANOVA and Regression
  • Robust testing
  • Basics of non-parametric testing
  • CLINICAL AND NEUROSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS:
  • An introduction to the relevant research methods, incl. PET, fMRI, EEG, eye tracking

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • Mastering and judging basic concepts and techniques in analysis of variance and regression
  • Applying this new knowledge in solving statistical problems and in interpreting statistical results
  • Experience in working with statistical software packages
  • Extended ability to choose the adequate methods for a given research problem

Grading through:

  • written exam

Literature:

  • Eid, M., Gollwitzer, M. & Schmitt, M. : Statistik und Forschungsmethoden Beltz. 1. Auflage, 2010
  • Wirtz, M., Nachtigall, C. : Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung und Inferenzstatistik. Statistische Methoden für Psychologen Teil 2 Beltz Juventa. 6. Auflage, 2012

Language:

  • German and English skills required

Notes:

Prerequisites for attending the module:
- None

Prerequisites for the exam:
- Successful submission of exercises and a presentation

Modul exam:
- AT4300-L1: Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences and Neurosciences, written exam, 100& of modul grade

The module examination is considered to have been completed if it was graded with at least sufficient.

Last Updated:

08.06.2021