Universität Wien

200212 SE Theory and Empirical Research (Mind and Brain) 1 (2025W)

8.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Achtung: TEWAs im Schwerpunkt Geist und Gehirn sind nicht aufbauend.
Moodle
We 03.12. 08:00-11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 08.10. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 15.10. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 22.10. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 29.10. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 05.11. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 12.11. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 19.11. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 26.11. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 10.12. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 17.12. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 07.01. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 14.01. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 21.01. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG
  • Wednesday 28.01. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 4, Währinger Straße 29 1.UG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Class will be held in English (!)
First class will be on the 8th of October.

Goal:
This course aims to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to independently develop scientific work in psychology. Using stress research as a unifying theme, students will learn to: (1) Review and critically evaluate scientific literature, (2) Formulate research hypotheses, (3) Conduct quantitative data analysis using R (including data wrangling, statistical testing, and visualization), and (4) Design and write a scientific research proposal.

By the end of the course, students will be prepared to plan, execute, analyze, and communicate psychological research, with a focus on stress-related topics, and will gain hands-on experience in data-scientific methods using R.

Method:
The course combines interactive discussions, group exercises, and student-led lessons with lecturer inputs and hands-on data science labs in R.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading:
Participation: 50%
Presentations: 30%
Take-Home: 20%

Participation:
Particular emphasis is placed on participation and constructive involvement in discussions and group exercises—compulsory attendance (at least 75%).

Presentation:
Presentation of a particular topic in class and the leading discussion on the topic (including questions).

Take-Home:
Students will write a 4-page research proposal on a self-chosen topic related to "Stress and ..." (e.g., Stress and Coping Resources, Stress and Social Support, Stress and Nature Exposure). Formatting: Maximum 4 pages (12 Pt, Times New Roman, double-spaced, reasonable margins, APA style). The reference list is not counted toward the page limit. Figures/graphics are encouraged if helpful. Proposals will be peer-reviewed in class.

Examination topics

Reading list

Association in the course directory

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