The first part of the workshop "Fundamentals of psychological research methodology" is over.

7 July 2025 year took place first part of the workshop online under the title "Fundamentals of psychological research methodology" led by Dr Beata E. Andrzejewska. The event was organised with a view to third semester psychology students. The meeting lasted from 17:00 to 19:30. The second part of the workshop is scheduled for 14 July.

A practical introduction to psychological research methodology

During the workshop, participants had the opportunity to learn about basic issues related to the design of psychological research. Topics discussed included how to formulate research questions and hypotheses, and how to translate mental phenomena into measurable variables. Dr Beata E. Andrzejewska explained differences between the dependent variable and the independent variable and introduced the concept of operationalisation.

Why methodology matters

Participants reflected together on the role of methodology in the research process and the consequences of not following it. A walk-through of the stages of research design is illustrated concrete examples from psychological practice. The workshop provided a concrete basis for understanding research and selecting effective methods of working with a patient or client according to the approach of the evidence-based.