IGNOU MPC-05 Research Methods in Psychology - Study Material & Helpbook (Latest)

MPC-05 English Topics Covered

Block 1 – Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

• Unit 1 – Basic Process/Concept in Research
• Unit 2 – Reliability and Validity (External and Internal)
• Unit 3 – Variables and Constructs
• Unit 4 – Hypothesis Formulation and Sampling

Block 2 – Types of Research

• Unit 1 – Survey Research
• Unit 2 – Ex-Post Facto Research
• Unit 3 – Experimental Research (Field Experiment)
• Unit 4 – Case Study

Block 3 – Research Design

• Unit 1 – Single Factor Design
• Unit 2 – Factorial Design
• Unit 3 – Quasi Experimental Design
• Unit 4 – Other Designs (Correlational Design and Comparative Design)

Block 4 – Qualitative Research in Psychology

• Unit 1 – Introduction Including Ethnography
• Unit 2 – Grounded Theory
• Unit 3 – Discourse Analysis
• Unit 4 – Reporting and Evaluating in Qualitative Research