Research Methods A introduces students to the research processes and methods that psychologists and neuroscientists use to study mind and behaviour. Through a combination of lectures, practical workshops, computer labs, and experiential learning students will gain basic knowledge and understanding of how to undertake all elements of research including collecting, analysing, and presenting data and evaluating research findings and theory.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Module, students should be able to:
Describe the different approaches that are taken by research psychologists.
Describe the scientific method of knowledge acquisition and its advantage over common sense..
Describe the need for principled ethical research in psychology.