PS20124: Research methods and design 2
[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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Requisites: | Before taking this module you are advised to take PS10166 |
Description: | Aims: * To provide students with a more in-depth understanding and skills in conducting quantitative experimental research. * To build more advanced skills in conducting qualitative research * To enable students to analyse and report research using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, students will build competence in: * Designing and analysing research using questionnaire designs. * Advanced methods of qualitative data collection and analysis. * Evaluating the effectiveness of the key non-experimental methods and research designs covered in this unit. * Understanding and evaluating issues relevant to the use of questionnaires and interviews in psychological research. Skills: * Knowledge of a range of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques, and awareness of their strengths and limitations. * Competence in the analysis of a range of advanced quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis techniques.) * Skills in the conduct of experimental and non-experimental research. * Awareness of the practical and ethical considerations in the conduct of research. * Skills in effective written communication of ideas and research findings. * Problem solving skills including in the clarification of questions, consideration of alternative solutions and reflection on outcomes. * Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines * Ability to work independently and with others. Content: * How to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including design, measurement, analysis, and reporting. * Practical experience in conducting research using real data and more complex research designs. * Quality and ethical issues in qualitative and quantitative research. |
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PS20124 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
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