Module Provider: |
Psychology |
Number of credits: |
10 [5 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
I (Intermediate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
EA
Gaffan |
Pre-requisites: |
PY11A PY12D
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Co-requisites: |
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Modules excluded: |
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Module version for: |
2006/7 |
Aims:
The aims of the module are that the student should extend his or her knowledge of psychological research methods; individual differences, other individual characteristics and their assessment; statistics, and computer packages for data analysis. They should develop other relevant skills such as literature searching, and gain some practical experience of a variety of methods. |
Assessable learning outcomes:
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
Show a required standard of knowledge about statistical concepts and techniques that have been taught, and which techniques are appropriate for particular data
Use computer packages to implement the statistical methods
Show knowledge of some common forms of psychological assessment and questionnaire design and the principles underlying their use |
Additional outcomes:
Students will gain practical experience of using some of the psychological research methods. They will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of research methodology, data analysis and literature searching in miniprojects and essays carried out for other modules.
They will participate in research studies being conducted in the School, and thereby enhance their knowledge of research methodology and apply their knowledge of research design and procedure to real examples. |
Outline content:
Normal distribution; parametric and nonparametric analysis of variance. Psychological assessment methods - e.g. aptitude, personality, developmental scales. Questionnaire design, administration and sampling. Psychometric principles. Use of computer applications to analyse and present data. Literature searching. |
Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
(a) Lectures on research methodology; parametric statistics; assessing individual differences; designing and administering questionnaires; psychometrics.
(b) Laboratory practicals on statistical computing and literature searching.
(c) Practical sessions where students gain experience of methods, e.g. questionnaires or assessment instruments.
(d) Participation in research studies, selected from those available, followed by debriefing, and answering questions on each. Students who have an approved reason for non-participation will be given an alternative assignment of equivalent value. |
Contact hours:
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Autumn |
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| Lectures |
8 |
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| Practicals |
6 |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
5 hours research participation (or equivalent) |
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| Total hours |
19 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
Practical exercises |
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Assessment:
Coursework
Exercises completed during practicals (10% of overall module mark). Completion of the required hours of research participation (5% of the module mark).
Relative percentage of coursework : 15% of overall assessment
Penalties for late submission
In accordance with University wide policy.
Examinations
One-hour multiple-choice examination at end of Autumn Term (35%). One-hour open-book examination in Summer Term (50%).
The examinations will require students to show knowledge of research design, quantitative methods, and theory and practice in the study of individual differences, for example intelligence.
Requirements for a pass
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements
Summer Term examination: re-examination in September. |
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