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

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. 

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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