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.
Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods
Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods
This course is part of Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization
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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
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- Category: Self-Discipline
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DG
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2019
love the class. read Angela's book several times as I used resilience in my dissertation years ago and was familiar with the foundational studies. Thank you!
ED
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2019
Angela Duckworth is simply incredible. All her video put a smile on my face. And Claire Robertson-Kraft is makes research very comprehensive! Thank you both for this amazing course!
IC
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2020
I am honoured to be taught by Prof Duckworth and Dr Robertson-Kraft. I have been extremely interested in the concept of GRIT and SELF - CONTROL; this course has been extremely helpful.
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