Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LC Research Methods (Assessment Block 1)
School	School of Psychology
Department	School of Psychology
Module Code	03 40317
Module Lead	Dr Oliver Bones
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LC Research Methods (Study Block A) - (03 40319) LC Research Methods (Study Block B) - (03 40320)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Guided independent study-200 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	LC Research Methods Assessment Block 1 students’ knowledge and understanding of the research processes and methods and the statistical and technical skills psychologists and neuroscientists use to study mind and behaviour. Through a combination of written reports and experiential learning students will demonstrate and reflect on their knowledge and understanding of how to collect, analyse, and present quantitative data and evaluate quantitative research findings and theory.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Conduct (with guidance) psychological studies involving simple statistical analyses. Summarise the processes involved in quantitative research studies. Understand and apply the concepts and methods behind hypothesis testing in the context of experimental design. Present the results of psychological research within a written report format. Write reports that are clear, well-organised and persuasive. Apply simple statistical concepts and methods and use software to carry out simple analyses. Demonstrate the ability to use software to perform simple statistical analyses. Explain when and how to use Chi-square, t-tests and their non-parametric equivalent tests. Describe the need for principled ethical research in psychology. Demonstrate the ability to think logically and critically about their own and other people’s work. Demonstrate the ability to use physical and electronic facilities for communication, knowledge acquisition, and presentation of work. Demonstrate the ability to use reflective self-assessment to revise their own writing Demonstrate the ability to critically read and interpret a research paper. Understand the concept of plagiarism in a scientific context.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1. Portfolio of Quantitative Research Reports, 3000 words (100%) 2. Attainment of Research Participation Scheme Credits from Semesters 1 and 2 (pass/fail) Reassessment: MCQ Exam, 1h
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