About this course: 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.
Who is this class for: This class if for all students interested in Positive Psychology.
Created by: University of Pennsylvania
Taught by: Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D., Director, ImpactED
Positive Psychology Center and Fels Insititute of Government
Taught by: Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology
Positive Psychology Center
| Basic Info | Course 3 of 5 in the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | Four weeks of study, 5-7 hours a week. |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Planning for Research
9 videos, 5 readings
- Video: 1.1 Planning for Research
- Reading: True Grit: Trait-Level Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals Predicts Effectiveness and Retention Among Novice Teachers
- Video: Angela Duckworth: Overview of Character
- Video: 1.2 Hypothesis and Theories
- Video: Practitioner Interviews (1.2) Paddy Steinfort, Andrew Soren, David Meketon
- Video: Angela Duckworth: Theory of Character
- Reading: Characteristics & Qualities of a Good Hypothesis
- Discussion Prompt: Developing a hypothesis
- Video: 1.3_Stages of the Research Process
- Video: Practitioner Interviews (1.3) Andrew Soren
- Video: Angela Duckworth: Theory of Grit
- Reading: Overview of the Research Process
- Reading: Module Overview
- Video: 1.4_Validity
- Reading: Internal and External Validity: General Issues
- Discussion Prompt: Extension Assignment
Graded: Quiz 1
Graded: Developing a hypothesis
WEEK 2
Collecting Data
11 videos, 7 readings
- Video: 2.1 Collecting Data
- Video: Practitioner Interviews (2.1) David Meketon
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 2.1- Self-Discipline Study
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 2.1 All Measures are Imperfect
- Reading: Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents
- Reading: Module 2 Validity Overview
- Video: 2.2 Quantitative Methods
- Video: Practitioner Interview (2.2) Paddy Steinfort
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 2.2 Self-Control Measures
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 2.2 Grit Measures
- Reading: Grit Scale
- Reading: BioData Measure of Grit
- Reading: Self-Control Scale
- Reading: Development and Validation of the Short Grit Scale (Grit – S)
- Discussion Prompt: Operationalization Proposal
- Video: 2.3 Qualitative Methods
- Video: Practitioner Interview (2.3) Andrew Soren
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 2.3 Qualitative Coding
- Reading: An Overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods
- Discussion Prompt: Extension Assignment
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
Graded: Operationalization, Validity and Reliability
WEEK 3
Analyzing Data
11 videos, 5 readings
- Reading: Lesson 1 Overview
- Video: 3.1 Data Analysis
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 3.1 WOOP
- Video: Practitioner Interview (3.1) David Meketon
- Reading: Research Methods Knowledge Base: Analysis
- Video: 3.2 Descriptive Analysis
- Video: Practitioner Interview (3.2) Andrew Soren
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 3.2 Purpose & Grit
- Reading: Research Methods Knowledge Base: Descriptive Statistics
- Discussion Prompt: Hypotheses and Analyses
- Video: Inferential Statisics
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Correlation
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Effect Size
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Growth Mindset
- Video: Practitioner Interview (3.3) Paddy Steinfort
- Reading: Research Methods Knowledge Database: Inferential Statistics
- Reading: Grit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals
- Discussion Prompt: Extension Assignment
Graded: Module 3 Quiz
Graded: Hypotheses and Analyses
WEEK 4
Using Research to Inform Your Work and the World Around You
9 videos, 5 readings
- Video: 4.1_Using Research
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 4.1 Deliberate Practice
- Reading: Becoming an Educated Consumer of Research: A Quick Look at the Basics of Research Methodologies and Design
- Discussion Prompt: Research Design
- Video: Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren and Paddy Steinfort
- Video: 4.2_ The Anatomy of a Research Article
- Reading: How to Read a Research Study Article
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 4.2 Grit and Other People
- Video: 4.3_A Review of Validity
- Video: Angela Duckworth: 4.3 Grit & Parenting
- Video: Research: Angela Duckworth: Consequential Validity
- Video: Practitioner Interview: (4.3) Andrew Soren
- Reading: Eavesdropping on Happiness
- Reading: Grit
- Discussion Prompt: Extension Assignment
- Reading: Participate in the World Well-Being Project (optional)
Graded: Quiz 4
Graded: Research Design
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Ratings and Reviews
I studied statistics at achelor and MBA level. I am sure finally I understood the essence, the meaning of it :-) Thank you!
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.
Very, very informative. It was a tough module for me to get through as this is not my area of particular interest that had me sign up for the course. However, I appreciate the effort that was made to keep it engaging and informative. I learned a lot of valuable insights from this module.
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Very useful course and excellent preparation for my 2nd year of the MAPP. As I do not have a background in research methods this was exactly what I needed and covered lots of new terminology and what it all actually means. I feel a lot more confident about reading and understanding journal articles and have a much better idea of how to begin planning my dissertation. Thank you.