Research Methodology in Counselling Psychology

A comprehensive course on Research Methodology for students of Master in Counselling Psychology

The Curriculum

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Syllabus for TU MCP

  • TU Syllabus

Module 1: The Essence of Research In The Counseling Profession

  • Paradigms of Research

  • Methods of Knowing

  • Science vs. Pseudoscience

  • The role of science in counseling

  • The counselor as a practitioner-scholar

  • Basic components of research

  • The review of the literature

  • Sources of Literature & Plagiarism

  • Research and Multicultural Issues

  • Ethics in Research

Module 2: Fundamental concepts in quantitative research

  • Definition and Characteristics of Quantitative Study

  • Key Concepts in Quantitative Methodology

  • Examining relationships

  • Examining Differences Between Groups Using Quantitative Methods

  • Examining differences within groups and single-case designs

  • Synthesizing Research Results Using Meta-Analysis

  • Measurement Scale

  • Measuring Attitudes using Likert Scale

  • Sampling ( Applicable for both Quant and Quali Study)

Module 3: Qualitative Research Designs

  • Fundamental Concepts in Qualitative Research

  • Philosophical Foundation and Strategies of Inquiry

  • Gathering, Analyzing, and Presenting Data in Qualitative Study

  • Examining relationships (Network of Themes)

  • Multiple perspectives on a phenomenon: qualitative lenses (Types and approaches in qualitative)

  • Types of Observations

  • Program Evaluation (Research)

Module 4: Mixed Designs and Data Analysis

  • Mixed design in research and principles of mixed method

  • Research question in mixed methods

  • Data management in mixed method

Module 5: Developing a Research Report

  • Research Report Format ( Style sheets)

  • APA (7th Ed) Style for Thesis Writing

  • Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty

Questions for Practice

  • Long form questions for practice I

  • Long form questions for practice II

  • Short form questions for practice I

  • Short form question for practice II

Downloadable Resources

  • Research Design by J W Creswell ( A Text Book)

  • Using Excel to Analyze Qualitative Data

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