PS20093: Quantitative methods
[Page last updated: 15 October 2020]
Academic Year: | 2020/1 |
Owning Department/School: | Department of Psychology |
Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
Level: | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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Description: | Aims: To provide students with an understanding and competence in qualitative and quantitative methods and statistics, and the skills to design, conduct and analyse studies using appropriate methodology. Learning Outcomes: * Be able to explain, design and critically evaluate quantitative methods in psychological research * Be able to use more advanced statistics and understand their interpretation * Be familiar with key methods of quantitative data analysis and know how to apply them. Skills: * Understand the scientific underpinnings of psychology as a discipline, its historical origins, development and limitations. (T/F) * Can demonstrate a systematic knowledge of a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis, and be aware of their limitations. (T/F A) * Can detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance. (T/F/ A) * Can pose, operationalise and critically evaluate research questions. (T/F A) * Can demonstrate substantial competence in research skills through practical activities. (T/F A) * Can comprehend and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data, particularly in the context of presenting and analysing complex data sets. (T/F A) * Is computer literate and is confident in using word processing, database and statistical software. (T/F A) * Can solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. (T/F A) Content: They will acquire appropriate skills in the use and interpretation of advanced statistics such as factor analysis, cluster analysis, advanced regression techniques and MANOVA. |
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PS20093 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
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