300108 UE Methods in Cognitive Biology (2008W)

The aim of this course is to give an overview of the research methods employed in the area of cognitive biology. Special attention is paid to the theory behind the different research designs. After completion of the course participants should be able to evaluate the methodology used in scientific studies and to answer the questions "Why was the study performed in this way?" and "What are the consequences for the interpretation of the results?".
Keywords: Study design, statistical inference, sampling theory, power analysis, recording techniques, measurements, data management, modelling, reliability analysis, ethics