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PS5512: ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGN FOR PSYCHOLOGY 2 (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course introduces you to the topics of logistic regression, effect sizes and statistical power.  You will have hands-on experience in simulating data to examine issues relating to effect size and statistical power.  You will also gain an understanding of factor analysis and multidimensional scaling, using SPSS to conduct these analyses.

You will also be introduced to a number of data collection methods and data analytic techniques commonly used by qualitative researchers, and will learn more about designing and using questionnaires.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 20 credits (10 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Kevin Allan
  • Professor Rhona Flin

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Logistic regression. Multiple regression. Confirmatory factor analysis and multidimensional scaling. Qualitative methodology. Designing and using questionnaires.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Continuous assessment (100%) consisting of three assignments.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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