Desenho Experimental

Caracterização geral

Pré-requisitos

There are no enrollment requirements. However, students should be familiar with statistical analysis (ANOVA, T-test, Regression, etc)

Bibliografia

Método de ensino

The curricular unit is based on theoretical-practical classes. Several teaching strategies are applied, including
workshops, project-based learning and the development of papers.

Método de avaliação

1st call:
Exam (individual): 50%
Final Project* (group): 50%

2nd call:
Exam (individual): 80%
Final Project* (group): 20%

Minimum grade of 8.0 (in 20) for the Exam
Minimum grade of 10.0 (in 20) for the Project

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* Final Project includes the development and collection of at least 1 experimental study in a group.

The experimental study is reported in an extended abstract (ACR Format).

Conteúdo

The curricular unit is organized in the following Learning Units:
1. Introduction: Experiments and behavioral research
2. Theoretical Assumptions of Experimental Design (validity, causality)
3. How to develop a contribution and hypotheses using Experimental Design
4. Randomization and Design of Experiments (between and within subjects)
5. Types of Studies: Field, Laboratory, and Survey settings
6. Power and Sample Size
7. Measuring, Priming, and Manipulating Variables
8. Manipulation Checks, control variables, covariates, and confounds
9. Internal and External Validity
10. Developing an Experimental Plan
11. Working with Series of Experiments
12. Types of Analysis: Main Effects and Interaction Effects
13. Contrasts and Multiple Comparisons
14. Advanced Experimental Design: Moderation and Mediation
15. Writing and publishing an experimental paper

Cursos

Cursos onde a unidade curricular é leccionada: