Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1
School	School of Education
Department	Education & Social Justice
Module Code	11 33006
Module Lead	Wendy Symes
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	N/A
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-14 hours Practical Classes and workshops-6 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will introduce students to quantitative research methods. It will cover all aspects of quantitative research methods, namely: Generating hypotheses, simple research designs (e.g. post and pre-post designs (experimental and quasi experimental), longitudinal and cross-sectional), validity and reliability, data collection methods (e.g. questionnaires, observation schedules, test), basic data analysis using data analysis software such as R or SPSS (e.g. calculating descriptive statistics and producing charts; probability and significance testing; parametric and non- parametric inferential statistics such as chi-square, correlations and t-tests), and writing research reports. Students will be made aware of the importance of conducting research in line with ethical principles, such as the BPS Code of Ethics. Research examples will focus on developmental and/or cognitive psychology in Education settings.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Evaluate different research designs used in quantitative research Evaluate different data collection methods used in quantitative research Use data analysis software to perform basic data analysis, and be able to interpret outputs Write research reports in line with quantitative research conventions Design studies that adhere to established ethical principles
Assessment	33006-01 : Research Report : Coursework (50%) 33006-02 : Multiple Choice Exam, 90 Minutes : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 90 min unseen multiple-choice exam (50%); 2000 word research report (50%) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component where the overall module mark is less than the pass mark
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