Class Métodos de Investigação em Ciberterapia e Reabilitação Neurocognitiva II

Deepening of the topics discussed in the UC of Research Methods in Cybertherapy and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation I.

1. Methods and data analysis in Cybertherapy and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation 1.1 Descriptions, correlations, and reliability of measures 2. Validity 2.1. Types of validity and statistical procedures 2.2. Exploratory analysis using principal components analysis

2.3. Item response theory (Rasch) 3. Sensitivity and specificity 4. Types and study designs 4.1. Cross-sectional studies 4.2. Prospective and retrospective longitudinal studies 5. Intra- and inter-subject conditions 5.1. Clinical Significance and Reliable Change Index 6. Hypothesis Testing 6.1. Analysis of Variance 6.2. Linear Regression 6.3. Interpretation and writing of results 6.4. Generalization and replicability 7. Scientific dissemination 

Expositive and demonstrative methodologies. With this CU it is intended that students acquire knowledge about the scientific method integrated in the main statistical procedures used in this area. The expository method will be used to explain the theoretical foundations, threats to the validity of a research, main types and designs of studies in this area. The demonstrative method will assume greater importance and will be based on the main methodologies of data analysis. The evaluation is based on the work done in class and should result in the writing of a report of the data analysis carried out in class. The final exam focuses on the contents of the theoretical and practical classes (100%). Class attendance is mandatory. It is expected that the performance in the different moments of evaluation will guarantee the acquisition of the necessary skills for the approval in this curricular unit. 

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