Group work on a practical research project (e.g. document analysis, eye tracking, programming in MATLAB) under the supervision of one of the teaching staff.
Module SO-08.26060-M-6
Cognition and Knowledge Research and Methods (M, 9.0 LP)
Module Identification
| Module Number | Module Name | CP (Effort) |
|---|---|---|
| SO-08.26060-M-6 | Cognition and Knowledge Research and Methods | 9.0 CP (270 h) |
Basedata
| CP, Effort | 9.0 CP = 270 h |
|---|---|
| Position of the semester | 1 Sem. in WiSe |
| Level | [6] Master (General) |
| Language | [EN] English |
| Module Manager | |
| Lecturers |
+ further Lecturers of the department Social Sciences
|
| Area of study | [SO-CSP] Cognitive Science and Psychology |
| Reference course of study | [SO-88.A95-SG] M.Sc. Cognitive Science |
| Livecycle-State | [NORM] Active |
Module Part #A
| Type/SWS | Course Number | Title | Choice in Module-Part | Presence-Time / Self-Study | SL | SL is required for exa. | PL | CP | Sem. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6S | SO-08-26.2020-K-7 | Laboratory Rotation for Advanced Module 2: Cognition and Knowledge
| P | 84 h | 156 h |
PRAK
| - | no | 8.0 | WiSe |
- About [SO-08-26.2020-K-7]: Title: "Laboratory Rotation for Advanced Module 2: Cognition and Knowledge"; Presence-Time: 84 h; Self-Study: 156 h
- About [SO-08-26.2020-K-7]: The study achievement [PRAK] practical exercises (successful participation) must be obtained.
Module Part #B
| Type/SWS | Course Number | Title | Choice in Module-Part | Presence-Time / Self-Study | SL | SL is required for exa. | PL | CP | Sem. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | SO-08-26.2000-K-7 | Methods Seminar for Advanced Module 2: Special Methods
| WP | 14 h | 16 h |
PRAK
| - | no | 1.0 | WiSe |
| S | SO-15-26.5000-K-6 | Methods Seminar for Advanced Module 2: Mental Chronometry
| WP | 0 h | 0 h |
PRAK
| - | no | irreg. WiSe | |
- About [SO-08-26.2000-K-7]: Title: "Methods Seminar for Advanced Module 2: Special Methods"; Presence-Time: 14 h; Self-Study: 16 h
- About [SO-08-26.2000-K-7]: The study achievement [PRAK] practical exercises (successful participation) must be obtained.
- About [SO-15-26.5000-K-6]: Title: "Methods Seminar for Advanced Module 2: Mental Chronometry";
- About [SO-15-26.5000-K-6]: The study achievement [PRAK] practical exercises (successful participation) must be obtained.
Examination achievement PL1
- Form of examination: combination of talk and written elaboration
- Examination Frequency: each semester
- Examination number: 32000
("Cognition and Knowledge – Research and Methods")
Posterpräsen- tation, Haus- arbeit oder mündlicher Fachvortrag; Die Studierenden suchen sich für jeden Schwerpunkt eine der drei genannten Prüfungsformen aus, sodass aber insge- samt jede einmal gewählt wurde.
Evaluation of grades
The grade of the module examination is also the module grade.
Contents
- Essential mathematical and modeling techniques
- experimental design
- participant selection and recruitment
- development and preparation of experimental materials
- research software (e.g. E-Prime, Experiment Builder)
- specialized experimental equipment (e.g. response time equipment, eye-tracker, EEG)
- interpretation of experimental results
How to measure reaction time data, how to identify outliers, how to prepare data for analyses, statistical analyses for between und within- participants designs
Competencies / intended learning achievements
On successfully completing the module students will be able to,
- recognize and define basic and some more advanced methods in research related to Cognition and Knowledge
- transfer the acquired knowledge to related experimental designs
- prepare and conduct an experiment in the laboratory; apply practical research skills
- summarize and present the results obtained with these specific research methods
Requirements for attendance (informal)
None
Requirements for attendance (formal)
None
References to Module / Module Number [SO-08.26060-M-6]
| Course of Study | Section | Choice/Obligation |
|---|---|---|
| [SO-88.A95-SG] M.Sc. Cognitive Science | Basis Modules | [WP] Compulsory Elective |
Notes on the module handbook of the department Social Sciences
Die offiziellen Modulhandbücher finden Sie unter https://www.sowi.uni-kl.de/studium/ .