Course Guide Field Methods

COURSE GUIDE
Subject: PSYCH 310
Subject Title: FIELD METHODS PSYCHOLOGY
Google Classroom Access Code: i2k3iku
Schedule of Online Meeting: 5:00-7:00 PM WEDNESDAY
Contact Information of the Instructor:
LALAINE O. NUÑALA
Email: nunala_lalaine@fbc.ph.education
Contact Number: +639468796887
Course Description:
This course covers both quantitative and qualitative field methods. It includes the design and
administration of surveys, interviews, and focus group discussion. It focuses on the most widely
used data collection methods in the field, namely, (1) the interview, (2) the focus group
discussion, and (3) the survey questionnaire. Learners will also be oriented on the use of
secondary data and observations.
Intended Learning Outcome(s):
At the end of the course, students are expected to:

1. Differentiate the basic principles of field method research clearly and within the context of
concrete, relatable, psychological examples.
2. Recognize the importance of research designs vis-à-vis to the research data collections
3. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the qualitative method and quantitative
research approach and mixed methods in field settings.
4. Construct a methodologically sound experiment, analyze and interpret its results accurately,
and write a scholarly report using the APA format.
5. Demonstrate ethical behavior towards research participants.
Pre-requisite: Experimental Psychology
COURSE OUTLINE & TIME COURSE CONTENT/ SUBJECT MATTER
FRAME
Week 1-2  Orientation
 Discussion of Course Plan
 Expectation setting
 Nature and Overview of the Field Methods in
Psychology
 Theory and Epistemology/ Methodology and
Methods
Week 3-4  Methodology and Methods/ Quantitative Research

Design
Week 5  The Survey Research Design
Week 6  Qualitative Research Design
Week 7  Data Collection Methods
Week 8  The Interview: Conceptualization & Tool
Construction
Week 9-10  Field Research (Data Collection)
Week 11  Qualitative Data Analysis: Thematic Analysis
Week 12  The Interview: Data Management & Data Analysis
Week 13  The Interview: Writing of Results (Written and Oral
Report)
Week 14  The FGD: Conceptualization & Tool Construction
Week 15-16  Field Research (Data Collection
Week 17  The FGD: Data Management & Data Analysis
Week 18  The FGD: Writing of Results (Written & Oral Report)
Reference(s):
Creswell, J. (2018). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed methods Approaches
(4th Ed.). CA: Sage Publications Inc..
Zechmeister, E. & Shuaghnessy, J. (1994). Research Methods in Psychology, 3rd Ed. SG:
McGraw-hill
Grading System
Term Examinations 40%

Performance Task Outcomes 60%
Activities
Research paper
Projects
100%
In computation of the final grades
Prelim 20%
Midterm 25%
Prefinal 25%
Final 30%
Total 100%
Course Requirement:
Term Examinations
Activities
Reports
Assessment Task/Quizzes
Research Outputs
Classroom policies
Learning Management System (LMS) Classroom Policy
Google classroom code of Conduct (Adapted from: Google classroom, learn together)
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3. I will use a respectful tone of voice when posting. All school rules and consequences related
to harassment apply to Google classroom.
4. I will use appropriate grammar instead of “texting” language.
5. I will not reveal any personal information on Google classroom. This includes telephone
numbers, addresses, emails, etc.
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COURSE GUIDE

Subject: PSYCH 310

Subject Title: FIELD METHODS PSYCHOLOGY

Google Classroom Access Code: i2k3iku

Schedule of Online Meeting: 5:00-7:00 PM WEDNESDAY

Contact Information of the Instructor:

Contact Number: +639468796887

Intended Learning Outcome(s):

At the end of the course, students are expected to:

Week 3-4  Methodology and Methods/ Quantitative Research

Term Examinations 40%

Learning Management System (LMS) Classroom Policy

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