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Module Title
LI Neuroscience Methods 1
School
School of Psychology
Department
School of Psychology
Module Code
03 28757
Module Lead
Anke Buttner
Level
Intermediate Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
The aims of the module are to introduce students to quantitative methods of experimental design and statistical analysis, focussing on ANOVA. Students will also be exposed to research design and methodology through a group mini-project and compulsory engagement within the research participation scheme.
Details: a) Introduction to level I research methods & Revision of RM analyses b) Extending experimental design, constructing rationales, reading papers critically, and writingreports
Analysis of variance (ANOVA): a) One-way ANOVA (between and within participants) b) Factorial ANOVA (between and within participants, mixed) c) Main effects, simple effects, interactions, and post-hoc testing d) Introduction to MANOVA e) Non-parametric tests equivalents of ANOVA
Mini-project: Quasi-experimental research: ANOVA
5 hours of participation in current research.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge about the concepts behind analysis of variance.
Conduct an appropriately designed multi-factor experiment and describe and justify.
their own research using appropriate written reporting conventions.
Carry out and interpret inferential analyses using SPSS.
Assessment: 1. Quantitative Research Report, 2000 words (80% of 10 credit module) 2. MCQ Test Portfolio (20% of 10 credit module) 3. Attainment of Research Participation Scheme Credits from Semester 1 [Internal hurdle for this 10 credit module]. Reassessment: If the module is failed or deferred, any failed/deferred component will be resubmitted or resat