PL1S129 - Introduction to Research Using Statistics in Psychology 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1S129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Research Using Statistics in Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Shakiela Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Amy Lewis, Charlotte Reynolds, N Michael, Dawn Latham, Leigh Webber, Jodie Trotman, Sarah Mcinnes | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To develop students’ knowledge and experience of research methods, statistics and report writing.
Content Summary
Students will develop their understanding of research methods; including experimental, observational and interview methods. Students will be introduced to a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods in psychology and will understand how and when these methods should be applied. These will include t-test, thematic analysis and non-parametric tests such as sign tests, Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney. Students will also be taught how to design, conduct and analyse a small-scale research project. Engagement with the British Psychological Society’s code of ethics for research with human participants will form a key part of this module and students will be encouraged to think about how this applies to research as a whole as well as to the design of their own project.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 62 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Display understanding of research methods in psychology. |
| LO2 | Be able to execute, understand and report on research in psychology. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | A research report based on a practical workshop activity | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Introduction to Research Methods - a multiple choice class test | 90 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |