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Module Title LI Research Methods C
SchoolSchool of Psychology
Department School of Psychology
Module Code 03 24684
Module Lead Anke Büttner
Level Intermediate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-20 hours
Tutorial-10 hours
Project supervision-9 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-9 hours
Guided independent study-152 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description

This module continues to work with and extends the research techniques and skills introduced in RMA and RMB.  Lectures, workshops and online coursework add together to build up your skills towards becoming an independent and creative psychological researcher.  Below is a list of some of the topics to be covered:

Research Methods (supported through lectures and RM Workshops):

Introduction to level 2 research methods & Revision of RM analyses

Extending experimental design, constructing rationales, reading papers critically, and writing reports

Analysis of variance (ANOVA):One-way ANOVA (between and within participants), Factorial ANOVA (between and within participants, mixed), Main effects, simple effects, interactions, and post-hoc testing, introduction to MANOVA

Non-parametric tests equivalents of ANOVA

Choosing your method: alternatives to quantitative approaches

Approaches to knowledge/science

Qualitative Research (exact techniques covered will depend upon staff expertise available, but examples include): Thematic analysis, Framework analysis, Grounded theory, Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis, Discourse analysis, Content analysis

Mini projects (supported through lectures and MP Workshops):

  • Mini-project 1: Quasi-experimental research: ANOVA
  • Mini-project 2: Introduction to qualitative methods: thematic analysis.

Research Participation: 10 hours of participation in current research

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge about the concepts behind analysis of variance.
  • Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge about different qualitative research techniques.
  • Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in choosing appropriate forms of analysis (qualitative and quantitative).
  • 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.
  • Conduct an appropriately designed qualitative research study and describe and justify their own research in the presence of others using standard oral reporting conventions.
Assessment 24684-01 : Report : Coursework (40%)
24684-02 : Group Presentation : Presentation (40%)
24684-04 : Online Coursework : Coursework (20%)
24684-05 : Research Participation : Practical (0%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment if 03 24684 LI Research Methods C is taken without 03 24686 LI Research Methods D:
1. Qualitative Research Presentation, 20 minutes, group (40% of 20 credit module)
2. Quantitative Research Report, 2000 words (40% of 20 credit module)
3. MCQ Test Portfolio (20% of 20 credit module)
4. Attainment of Research Participation Scheme Credits from Semester 1 [Internal hurdle for this 20 credit module].
Reassessment if 03 24684 LI Research Methods C is taken without 03 24686 LI Research Methods D:
If the module is failed or deferred, any failed/deferred component will be resubmitted or resat
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