Content of Learning Activity

Specificity of experimentation and differences with other forms of research
Diffusion, localization and collection of scientific information / problematization of the research
Phases of experimentation
Quality criteria of experimental hypotheses (including ethics)
setting up groups : independant, paired, contrasted, sampling strategies
Independent variables, dependent, parasites, with provoked  and invoked variations
validity internal, external, ecological biases
experimental designs :  classical, factorial, clinical

Required Learning Resources/Tools

Via Moodle : Lecture notes Slides copies Pedagogical material : scientific publications, exercices, ... Formative evaluation activities

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

- Rossi, J. P., Crombe, P, Lecuyer, R., Pêcheux, M.-G., Tourette, C., La méthode expérimentale en psychologie, PAris, Dunod, 1989
- Robert, M., Allaire, D, Beaugrand, J.P., Bélanger, D., Bouchard, M.A., Charbonneau, C., Doré, F. Y., Earls, C., Fortin, A., Sabourin, M., Fondements et étapes de la recherche scientifique en psychologie, Paris, Québec, Maloine, Edisem, 1988.
- Myers, A., Hasen, C., Psychologie expérimentale, Paris, Bruxelles, De Boeck et Larcier, 2003.
- Norimatsu H. et Pigem N. (2008), Les techniques d'observation en sciences humaines, Paris, Armand Colin.
- Lavarde A.-M. (2008), Guide méthodologique de la recherche en psychologie, Bruxelles, De Boeck Université.

Mode of delivery

• Mixed

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

• Cours magistraux
• Exercices dirigés
• Démonstrations
• Travaux pratiques
• Exercices de création et recherche en atelier

Evaluations

The assessment methods of the Learning Activity (AA) are specified in the course description of the corresponding Educational Component (UE)