Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods

Penn connects questions about character and grit with the methods needed to investigate them. The outline moves from planning a study to collecting and analyzing data, then asks how research can inform decisions. It suits learners who want to examine a finding rather than repeat a motivational claim.

What you will learn

• Frame a researchable psychological hypothesis.
• Compare data-collection approaches.
• Interpret statistical evidence with appropriate limits.

Who this suits

Beginners interested in the research behind positive psychology and in planning a small, clearly defined study.

Before you enroll

Check whether the teaching emphasizes research, applications or clinical concepts. An online course certificate is not a clinical qualification. Compare the evidence and study design behind a claim before using it to explain an individual person’s behavior.

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Put it into practice

Write a study proposal about a fictional learning habit. Define the hypothesis, measurements and possible alternative explanations without collecting personal data.

Source and review

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