PL1D120 - Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology 05 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1D120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Investigating Methods and Evidence in Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Laura Drummond, Sarah Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Alexis Jones, Dan Bowers, Martin Graff, Leigh Attwood, Biao Zeng, Iwan Rowlands, Andrea Mahoney, Karen Chamberlain, Kirsty Richards, William Price, Alessia Evans, Genevieve Griffiths | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 05 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To provide an introduction to how research is conducted and the opportunity to acquire skills in psychological research methods, including introductory quantitative and qualitative analysis, and an appreciation of ethical issues.
Content Summary
This module will introduce students to the process of conducting research in Psychology, experimental and non-experimental designs, introduction to parametric and non-parametric methods of assessing group differences and relationships between variables.
Further, the module will introduce the student to both qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as interpreting and reporting the results of statistical tests; choosing the correct statistical test; threats to internal and external validity of research designs. An introduction to SPSS will also be included on this module.
Throughout the module itself, content will be relevant to each particular programme of study through the delivery method. Content will be delivered through downloadable online presentations. These will be supported by three hours of weekly face-to-face content delivered as a 2-hour orientating workshop and a 1-hour consolidation session to deliver an exercise/analysis activity. In addition, there will be a weekly1 hour drop in session to ensure that students who are concerned about different aspects of methods are fully supported.
Throughout the module an emphasis will be placed on considering the fundamental ethical issues relating to psychological research. Students will be introduced to the University’s ethical procedures and the guidelines of the British Psychological Society, and will use these to identify the ethical issues inherent in a variety of research contexts.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 72 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Directed Study | 168 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Display a clear appreciation of how research is conducted in Psychology and the main issues and constraints. |
| LO2 | Show an embedded knowledge of the relationship between theories and associated research methods, findings and ethical issues in Psychology. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 2 | A qualitative report on a relevant psychology topic | 0 | 2000 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A quantitative report on a relevant psychology topic | 0 | 1500 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | Presentation identifying ethical issues with a scenario | 10 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |