High Priority Topics — MPC-005 Research Methods in Psychology
🔴 Must Study Topics (18 topics)
| # | Topic | Papers | Key Questions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discourse Analysis | 18 (64.3%) | Assumptions, approaches, steps | [ ] |
| 2 | Factorial Design | 17 (60.7%) | Types, 2×2 design, main/interaction effects | [ ] |
| 3 | Ethnography | 15 (53.6%) | Assumptions, steps, types | [ ] |
| 4 | Validity | 16 (57.1%) | Internal/external validity, threats | [ ] |
| 5 | Quasi-Experimental Design | 16 (57.1%) | Types, vs true experimental | [ ] |
| 6 | Survey Research | 16 (57.1%) | Types, steps, data collection methods | [ ] |
| 7 | Qualitative Research | 16 (57.1%) | Types, vs quantitative, relevance | [ ] |
| 8 | Grounded Theory | 16 (57.1%) | Goals, steps, coding types | [ ] |
| 9 | Qualitative Research Report | 14 (50.0%) | Steps in evaluation, report contents | [ ] |
| 10 | Experimental Research Design | 13 (46.4%) | Between-group, within-group, single-factor | [ ] |
| 11 | Correlational Research Design | 13 (46.4%) | Types, advantages, limitations | [ ] |
| 12 | Reliability | 12 (42.9%) | Methods of estimation, internal consistency | [ ] |
| 13 | Sampling Methods | 12 (42.9%) | Probability and non-probability methods | [ ] |
| 14 | Variables and Constructs | 12 (42.9%) | Types of variables, constructs | [ ] |
| 15 | Ex-Post Facto Research | 12 (42.9%) | Concept, characteristics, steps | [ ] |
| 16 | Qualities of Good Research | 12 (42.9%) | Criteria, qualities, importance | [ ] |
| 17 | Research Process | 10 (35.7%) | Steps in research process | [ ] |
| 18 | Case Study | 10 (35.7%) | Nature, criteria, types, steps | [ ] |
🎯 Study Plan
Week 1: Block 4 Qualitative Methods
- Qualitative Research (foundations)
- Grounded Theory (goals, steps, coding)
- Discourse Analysis (assumptions, approaches, steps)
- Ethnography (assumptions, types, steps)
- Qualitative Research Report & Data Evaluation
Week 2: Block 2 Research Design
- Factorial Design (types, 2×2, main/interaction effects)
- Quasi-Experimental Design (types, vs true experimental)
- Experimental Research Design (between/within group)
- Correlational Research Design
Week 3: Block 1 Foundations
- Validity (types, threats to internal, threats to external)
- Reliability (methods of estimation)
- Sampling Methods
- Variables and Constructs
- Research Process
- Qualities of Good Research
Week 4: Block 3 + Remaining
- Survey Research
- Ex-Post Facto Research
- Case Study
- Medium priority topics
- Revision and practice
✅ Progress Tracking
High Priority Topics Completed: 0/18 Progress: 0%