Research methodology and statistics

Teacher(s)

Vannuscorps Gilles;

Language

French

Content

1. Foundations of the Scientific Method, Including Statistics
2. Key Steps in Conducting an Effective Scientific Study

• The major stages in research preparation.
• Choosing a sample size in advance.
• Detecting and managing artifacts and confounding factors.

3. Familiarization with Experimental Software
4. Collecting High-Quality Data
5. Organizing, Observing, Analyzing Data, Including Common Errors to Avoid
6. Scientific Communication
7. Ethical Aspects of Scientific Research

• Participant protection.
• Fraudulent and "questionable" practices.

OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course, the student will be capable of conducting scientific research (e.g., a thesis).

Teaching methods

Lectures and in-person exercises will be conducted as long as the COVID-19-related health situation permits.
If the health situation does not allow for in-person classes, then the course will be conducted remotely

Evaluation methods

The course assessment aims to measure the achievement of the intended learning outcomes. This assessment will be conducted through an examination consisting of open-ended questions (content-based questions and exercises). The language of assessment is French. As long as the COVID-19-related health situation allows, both the first and second session exams will be written and conducted in person. If the health situation does not permit the organization of an in-person exam, then a remote oral examination will be arranged

Other information

The course is given in French, but a set of English slides is available for international students:

• no

The core reading for the course is in French, but equivalent core reading is available for international students in English

• no

The standard exam is a written exam in French. However, international students taking this course:

• Will be allowed to use a dictionary when taking the written exam in French:
  no
• Will be allowed 33% more time when taking the written exam in French:
  yes
• Are provided with the opportunity to take the written exam in English:
  no
• Are provided with the opportunity to take an alternative oral exam in English :
  no

Online resources

All information regarding this course will be available on the dedicated course space on Moodle (schedule, materials, announcements, etc).

Faculty or entity

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