Assumptions and introduction to clinical psychology research:
- Scientific method in clinical psychology and psychology
- An overview of research methods in clinical psychology
- The relationship between clinical practice and psychological research
- Complexity in clinical psychology research
Review of research key phases; from the research idea to the project:
- The ideation process
- Bibliographic research
- How to read and understand a scientific paper
- Reasoned bibliography
- Operationalization and development of a research idea
- Methodological choices and experimental method
Main research designs:
- Experimental and quasi-experimental design
- Comparisons between groups
Observational research:
- Control case design
- Cohort design
Data analysis and description of results:
- The SPSS statistical software for social sciences
- Study results presentation: Tables and graphs
Ethical issues

A final part of the course will be dedicated to the practical application of knowledge and skills acquired by the students.