(in Polish) Big Data w psychologii społecznej WSE-BD-BDPS
The aim of the seminar is to provide students with advanced knowledge of techniques for acquiring, processing, and analyzing psychological data, including Text Mining algorithms, cluster analysis, decision trees, and machine learning. Through active participation in discussions and practical application of the discussed techniques, students develop analytical, interpretive, and critical thinking skills in the context of conducting psychological research. Additionally, the seminar enables students to exchange views and reflect on the ethical and methodological aspects of psychological research in the digital era.
1. Acquiring Psychological Data from the Internet (Web Crawling) and Other Sources
- Introduction to acquiring psychological data from various online platforms and conducting independent research.
- Issues regarding confidentiality and ethics of psychological research in the digital era.
2. Processing Qualitative Data into Quantitative Data: Text Mining Algorithms
- Techniques for transforming qualitative data (e.g., from interviews, surveys, websites) into quantitative data using Text Mining algorithms.
- Conversion of unstructured data into structured data: methods and tools.
3-4. Analysis of Qualitative Data Using Text Mining Algorithms
- Determining word frequency, word clustering analysis, identifying relationships between words, and principal component analysis.
- Examples of applications in psychological research: thematic exploration and pattern detection.
5. Presentation of Results of Qualitative Data Analysis
- Techniques for presenting results of qualitative data analysis using algorithms: visualizations and interpretation.
6. Pattern Discovery in Numerical Data: Pattern Analysis Algorithms
- Issues of result generalizability, model complexity, and simplification in the context of pattern discovery in numerical data.
7. Diagnosis of Personality Disorders Using Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
- Utilization of AI algorithms for the diagnosis and classification of personality disorders based on psychological data.
8. Interpretation of Profiles of Research Participants: Cluster Analysis
- Interpretation of research results for multiple variables and profiling of research participants using cluster analysis.
9. Fitting Model Curve to Empirical Curves
- Techniques for determining the fit of theoretical curves to empirical profiles to identify characteristic clusters in the population.
10-11. Discovery of Rules in Psychological Research: Decision Trees
- Utilization of decision trees for discovering classification and regression rules in psychological research.
12-13. Prediction in Psychological Sciences: Machine Learning
- Utilization of artificial neural networks and support vector machines for behavior prediction and personality diagnosis.
- Examples of applications in graphological analysis context.
14. Network Analytics (Social Network Analysis) in Psychological Research
- Discovery and description of relationships in social groups using network analysis: utilizing graphs for social structure analysis.
15. Utilization of Kohonen Networks and Random Forests in Psychological Research
- Practical application of Kohonen networks and random forests in psychological data analysis: pattern detection and prediction.
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Learning outcomes
Subject learning outcomes of this course can be divided into three main areas: knowledge, competencies, and skills.
Knowledge:
1. Understanding various techniques for acquiring psychological data from the Internet and other sources.
2. Familiarity with algorithms and tools for processing qualitative data into quantitative data, including Text Mining techniques.
3. Knowledge of methods for analyzing qualitative data, such as determining word frequencies, cluster analysis, identifying relationships between words, and principal component analysis.
4. Awareness of ways to present the results of qualitative data analysis.
Competencies:
1. Ability to prepare and conduct presentations on selected topics related to psychological data and their analysis.
2. Ability to actively participate in moderated discussions, exchange views, and analyze different perspectives.
3. Ability to apply learned techniques and tools to analyze real-life cases in psychology.
Skills:
1. Ability to process qualitative data into quantitative data using Text Mining algorithms.
2. Ability to analyze qualitative data and present the results of analysis.
3. Ability to critically analyze and interpret the results of psychological research based on the techniques learned.
These subject learning outcomes are designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, competencies, and skills to effectively conduct psychological data analysis and present their research findings.
Assessment criteria
The assessment of the classes is based on the student's prepared and delivered presentation during the classes and their participation in the discussions. The assessment criteria include:
1. Content of the presentation: The evaluation will consider the clarity and completeness of the presentation's content, as well as the depth of discussion on selected topics related to the class theme presented by the student.
2. Understanding of the material: The assessment will take into account the student's understanding of the material presented during the classes and their ability to convey this understanding in a manner accessible to other participants within the student's presentation.
3. Quality of the presentation: The assessment will consider the structure, clarity, and visual appeal of the presentation, as well as the student's ability to effectively utilize available tools.
4. Ability to answer questions: The assessment will consider the student's ability to provide accurate answers to questions and clarity in explaining concepts during the discussion following the student's presentation.
5. Active participation in the discussion: The assessment will consider active participation in the class discussion, including asking questions, providing insightful comments, and offering constructive opinions on the presented materials by the student.
6. Critical thinking: The assessment will consider the ability to critically analyze the presented materials and express personal views in accordance with the principles of scholarly discussion by the student.
7. Ethics and respect in discussion: The assessment will consider respect for the opinions of other participants and adherence to the principles of academic discussion ethics by the student.
8. Time and organization of the presentation: The assessment will consider effective time management and organization of the presentation in a way conducive to understanding and assimilating information by the participants, conducted by the student.
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