Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Research Methods B for Neuroscientists
School	School of Psychology
Department	School of Psychology
Module Code	03 34432
Module Lead	Jon Catling
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Practical Classes and workshops-10 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-8 hours Guided independent study-72 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	Topics covered will include; Revision of Hypothesis testing, Distributions, parametric assumptions & Z-scores; Testing for parametric assumptions; Chi-square; Test of difference; Equivalent Non-parametric test of difference: Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney & One Way ANOVA (Kruskal-Wallis); Computer practicals; Using SPSS to support statistical analysis; Practical psychology; Two simple psychological studies: How to write up an experimental design; Research Participation; 10 hours of participation in current research.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Use SPSS to perform simple statistical analyses; Understand and apply the concepts and methods behind hypothesis testing in the context of experimental design; Know when and how to use Chi-square, t-tests and their non-parametric equivalent tests; Conduct psychological studies involving simple statistical analyses; Present the results of psychological research in written report format.
Assessment	34432-01 : Practical Report : Coursework (50%) 34432-02 : Class Test : Class Test (50%) 34432-03 : Research Participation (RPS) : Coursework (0%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1. Seminar report portfolio, 1500 words (100% of 10 credit module) Reassessment: 1. Seminar report portfolio, 1500 words (100% of 10 credit module)
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