UPenn - Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods
- Offered byCoursera
Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods at Coursera Overview
Duration | 24 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods at Coursera Highlights
- 57% started a new career after completing these courses.
- Earn a shareable certificate upon completion.
- Flexible deadlines according to your schedule.
Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods at Coursera Course details
- 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 at Coursera Curriculum
Planning for Research
1.1 Planning for Research
Angela Duckworth: Overview of Character
1.2 Hypothesis and Theories
Practitioner Interviews (1.2) Paddy Steinfort, Andrew Soren, David Meketon
Angela Duckworth: Theory of Character
1.3_Stages of the Research Process
Practitioner Interviews (1.3) Andrew Soren
Angela Duckworth: Theory of Grit
1.4_Validity
True Grit: Trait-Level Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals Predicts Effectiveness and Retention Among Novice Teachers
Overview of the Research Process
Module Overview
Internal and External Validity: General Issues
Quiz 1
Collecting Data
2.1 Collecting Data
Practitioner Interviews (2.1) David Meketon
Angela Duckworth: 2.1- Self-Discipline Study
Angela Duckworth: 2.1 All Measures are Imperfect
2.2 Quantitative Methods
Practitioner Interview (2.2) Paddy Steinfort
Angela Duckworth: 2.2 Self-Control Measures
Angela Duckworth: 2.2 Grit Measures
2.3 Qualitative Methods
Practitioner Interview (2.3) Andrew Soren
Angela Duckworth: 2.3 Qualitative Coding
Self-Discipline Outdoes IQ in Predicting Academic Performance of Adolescents
Module 2 Validity Overview
Grit Scale
BioData Measure of Grit
Self-Control Scale
Development and Validation of the Short Grit Scale (Grit ? S)
An Overview of Quantitative and Qualitative Data Collection Methods
Module 2 Quiz
Analyzing Data
3.1 Data Analysis
Angela Duckworth: 3.1 WOOP
Practitioner Interview (3.1) David Meketon
3.2 Descriptive Analysis
Practitioner Interview (3.2) Andrew Soren
Angela Duckworth: 3.2 Purpose & Grit
Inferential Statistics
Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Correlation
Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Effect Size
Angela Duckworth: 3.3 Growth Mindset
Practitioner Interview (3.3) Paddy Steinfort
Lesson 1 Overview
Research Methods Knowledge Base: Analysis
Research Methods Knowledge Base: Descriptive Statistics
Research Methods Knowledge Database: Inferential Statistics
Grit: Perseverance and Passion for Long-Term Goals
Module 3 Quiz
Using Research to Inform Your Work and the World Around You
4.1_Using Research
Angela Duckworth: 4.1 Deliberate Practice
Practitioner Interview: Andrew Soren and Paddy Steinfort
4.2_ The Anatomy of a Research Article
Angela Duckworth: 4.2 Grit and Other People
4.3_A Review of Validity
Angela Duckworth: 4.3 Grit & Parenting
Research: Angela Duckworth: Consequential Validity
Practitioner Interview: (4.3) Andrew Soren
Becoming an Educated Consumer of Research: A Quick Look at the Basics of Research Methodologies and Design
How to Read a Research Study Article
Eavesdropping on Happiness
Grit
Participate in the World Well-Being Project (optional)
Quiz 4
Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods at Coursera Admission Process
Important Dates
Other courses offered by Coursera
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?
Useful Links
Know more about Coursera
Know more about Programs
- Medical Courses
- Public Health & Management
- Hospital Management Course
- Medical Transcription
- Perfusion Technology
- Diabetology
- Forensic Medical Science
- Dialysis Technology
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Cath Lab Technology
- BSc Operation Theatre Technology
- BSc in Perfusion Technology
- Physician Assistant
- BSc Physician Assistant
- BSc in Respiratory Care Technology