Learners discover how apply to research methods to their study of Positive Psychology. In this course, we study with Dr. Angela Duckworth and Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft. Through an exploration their work "True Grit" and interviews with researchers and practitioners, you develop a research hypothesis and learn how to understand the difference between internal and external validity. You also begin to understand and apply the strengths and weaknesses associated with different types of measurements and evaluation designs. You then interpret the results in an empirical study. Suggested prerequisites: Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science and Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions.
This course is part of the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization
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What you will learn
Assess whether a hypothesis is good based on its characteristics
Make use of best practices for research data collection
Utilize inferential statistics for data analysis
Describe the basics of research methodologies and design
Learner Career Outcomes
57%
started a new career after completing these courses
40%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 3 of 5 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 24 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
6 hours to complete
Planning for Research
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 67 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
9 videos
Angela Duckworth: Overview of Character3m
1.2 Hypothesis and Theories10m
Practitioner Interviews (1.2) Paddy Steinfort, Andrew Soren, David Meketon13m
Angela Duckworth: Theory of Character10m
1.3_Stages of the Research Process7m
Practitioner Interviews (1.3) Andrew Soren3m
Angela Duckworth: Theory of Grit7m
1.4_Validity4m
4 readings
True Grit: Trait-Level Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals Predicts Effectiveness and Retention Among Novice Teachers1h
Overview of the Research Process20m
Module Overview10m
Internal and External Validity: General Issues15m
1 practice exercise
Quiz 130m
7 hours to complete
Collecting Data
7 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 77 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes
11 videos
Practitioner Interviews (2.1) David Meketon4m
Angela Duckworth: 2.1- Self-Discipline Study6m
Angela Duckworth: 2.1 All Measures are Imperfect1m
2.2 Quantitative Methods12m
Practitioner Interview (2.2) Paddy Steinfort4m
Angela Duckworth: 2.2 Self-Control Measures19m
Angela Duckworth: 2.2 Grit Measures2m
2.3 Qualitative Methods6m
Practitioner Interview (2.3) Andrew Soren4m
Angela Duckworth: 2.3 Qualitative Coding4m
7 readings
Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents25m
Module 2 Validity Overview10m
Grit Scale15m
BioData Measure of Grit10m
Self-Control Scale20m
Development and Validation of the Short Grit Scale (Grit – S)1h 30m
An Overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods20m
1 practice exercise
Module 2 Quiz30m
6 hours to complete
Analyzing Data
6 hours to complete
11 videos (Total 61 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
11 videos
Angela Duckworth: 3.1 WOOP7m
Practitioner Interview (3.1) David Meketon5m
3.2 Descriptive Analysis9m
Practitioner Interview (3.2) Andrew Soren2m
Angela Duckworth: 3.2 Purpose & Grit5m
Inferential Statistics13m
Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Correlation1m
Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Effect Size1m
Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Growth Mindset1m
Practitioner Interview (3.3) Paddy Steinfort4m
5 readings
Lesson 1 Overview10m
Research Methods Knowledge Base: Analysis20m
Research Methods Knowledge Base: Descriptive Statistics25m
Research Methods Knowledge Database: Inferential Statistics15m
Grit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals25m
1 practice exercise
Module 3 Quiz30m
5 hours to complete
Using Research to Inform Your Work and the World Around You
5 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 62 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes
9 videos
Angela Duckworth: 4.1 Deliberate Practice6m
Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren and Paddy Steinfort8m
4.2_ The Anatomy of a Research Article10m
Angela Duckworth: 4.2 Grit and Other People5m
4.3_A Review of Validity8m
Angela Duckworth: 4.3 Grit & Parenting3m
Research: Angela Duckworth: Consequential Validity4m
Practitioner Interview: (4.3) Andrew Soren2m
5 readings
Becoming an Educated Consumer of Research: A Quick Look at the Basics of Research Methodologies and Design25m
How to Read a Research Study Article10m
Eavesdropping on Happiness30m
Grit20m
Participate in the World Well-Being Project (optional)20m
1 practice exercise
Quiz 430m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: CHARACTER, GRIT AND RESEARCH METHODS
by SBAug 3, 2017
I took this course to understand how to apply Positive Psychology. This course focuses heavily on creating research, which was not my goal. I did appreciate the module on how to UNDERSTAND research.
by RWDec 27, 2019
Though i have nightmares of research design from my undergraduate career, this puts a neat spin on it and reminds the sheer importance of it. Thanks for the reminder of what is important UPENN!
by MWOct 23, 2020
It was a wonderful class! While I was expecting something different than learning about research and how to read research papers, that is my fault for putting my expectations on the class.
by HWJun 24, 2018
Claire you did an AMAZING job having me listen and absorb all about statistics, every class again.. I had never expected I could be so attached to a statistics class. Thank you very much.
About the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization
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