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PS2018: ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY A: METHODS AND APPLICATIONS (2016-2017)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course aims to introduce students to a broad range of methods used in psychological research. Lectures cover methods used to collect physiological data (e.g. brain imaging techniques), behavioural data (e.g. measures of task performance) and self-report data (e.g. survey, questionnaire and interview techniques).   Practical classes involve students working in small groups to design studies, collect and analyse data, and write reports. Practical sessions are also used to teach students to use a statistical software package (SPSS) to analyse data collected in psychological studies.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term First Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr David Sutherland

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

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

  • Either PS1009 Introductory Psychology 1: Concepts and Theory (Passed) or PS1012 Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory (Distance) (Passed)
  • One of PS1509 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Passed) or PS1512 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Distance) (Passed) or SF1501 Introductory Psychology II: Concepts and Theory (Foundation) (Passed)
  • One of PS1010 Introductory Psychology 1: Methods and Applications (Passed) or PS1011 Introductory Psychology 1: Methods and Applications (Passed) or PS1013 Introductory Methods and Applications in Psychology I (Distance) (Passed) or BSc Behavioural Biology (Studied)
  • One of PS1510 Introductory Psychology II: Methods and Applications (Passed) or PS1511 Introductory Psychology II: Methods and Applications (Passed) or PS1513 Introductory Methods and Applications in Psychology II (Distance) (Passed)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • PS2017 Advanced Psychology a - Concepts and Theory (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • PS2016 Advanced Psychology 1 - Methods and Applications (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will cover a range of core research methods and data handling techniques used in contemporary psychological research.

Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


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

1st Attempt: Continuous assessment (50%) and multiple choice exam (50%)

Resit: Students will be able to repeat individual components.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment will be provided through a subset of practical sessions and tutorials.

Feedback

Students will receive written feedback on continuous assessment.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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