SOW-BS014B
Advanced Methods: Behavioural Observation
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleSOW-BS014B
Credits (ECTS)1
CategoryMA (Master)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Social Sciences; Behavioural Science;
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator
dr. I. Godoy
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Contactperson for the course
dr. I. Godoy
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Examiner
dr. I. Godoy
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Academic year2017
Period
PER3  (05/02/2018 to 15/04/2018)
Starting block
PER3
Course mode
full-time
RemarksFor external (PhD) students, see www.ru.nl/BS/enrolment
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesYes
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
When finishing the course successfully, students will be able to
 
  • Give an overview of different observational methods to objectively study behaviour in various naturalistic settings,
  • Enumerate pros and cons to different observational methods, and
  • Describe the function of ethograms and different data collection instruments
Content
Behavioural observation is pivotal in all subfields of psychological science, helping researchers in their investigations of varied aspects of human nature. How do children form close friendships? How do individuals with and without symptoms of clinical depression differ in how they spend their time? Unobtrusive observation techniques provide invaluable insights for researchers about social partner preferences, time allocation practices, dominance hierarchies, and numerous other factors about groups and individuals. Within the course Behaviour Observation you will learn about diverse methods available to observe, record, and categorize human behaviour in a reliable and valid way. Researchers within the Behavioural Science Institute will showcase various observational methods.
Test information
Assignment and in class discussion (Pass/Fail)

Required materials
To be announced

Instructional modes
Lectures

Tests
Examination
Test weight1
OpportunitiesBlock PER3, Block PER4