Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19
PS1011 is the perfect combination of subject-specific knowledge and transferable skills. In weekly lectures and practicals you will learn how various research methods are applied across a variety of Psychology sub-fields. As you do so, you will learn to read scientific articles and will begin to critically evaluate them. Knowledge and skills will be practiced and assessed using a variety of methods: Critical reviews, close-reading exercises and oral presentations. The strong emphasis on developing critical thinking skills means that this course will be a valuable addition to any degree.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course will cover core experimental methods and research design in psychology. These experimental methods will be linked to a range of data handling techniques and interpretation skills.
| Description | Value |
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| Morling, B. (2014 or 2018). Research Methods in Psychology, 2nd or 3rd Ed (either is fine). W.W Norton Co., UK. Third edition available at Blackwells, £29.99.This is a compulsory purchase as it includes a registration code allowing students to access the ZAPS online experiments during the practical course. Without it, students cannot carry out the online experiments necessary to complete and pass the course. | 29.9900 |
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 22 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12 | Feedback Weeks | 14 | |
| Feedback |
700 words. Individual, written feedback is given by students' class tutor. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Being able to communicate ideas in a clear way. Students will be better able to write for, and talk to, different audiences and help them understand their ideas. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Being able to summarize scientific articles. Students will be able to summarize an article in terms of 'what did they do, how did they do it, what did they find, and what does it mean'. |
| Factual | Remember | Being able to find scientific articles online. Students will be able to know which sources to use and how to use them correctly. |
| Factual | Understand | Being able to understand scientific articles. Students will be able to understand scientific jargon, have a clearer grasp of methodological terms, and find specific information within an article. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 10 | Feedback Weeks | 12 | |
| Feedback |
Students will receive individual, written feedback by their own class tutor. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | Being able to find scientific articles online. Students will be able to know which sources to use and how to use them correctly. |
| Factual | Understand | Being able to understand scientific articles. Students will be able to understand scientific jargon, have a clearer grasp of methodological terms, and find specific information within an article. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 13 | Feedback Weeks | 17 | |
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Students are given automated feedback for each question as the MCQ is done online. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | Being able to describe the history of psychology and the current applications in the field. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 32 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 14 | Feedback Weeks | 14 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Being able to communicate ideas in a clear way. Students will be better able to write for, and talk to, different audiences and help them understand their ideas. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Being able to evaluate scientific articles. Students will be able to outline strengths and weaknesses of research methodology and researchers' interpretations. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Being able to summarize scientific articles. Students will be able to summarize an article in terms of 'what did they do, how did they do it, what did they find, and what does it mean'. |
| Factual | Remember | Being able to find scientific articles online. Students will be able to know which sources to use and how to use them correctly. |
| Factual | Understand | Being able to understand scientific articles. Students will be able to understand scientific jargon, have a clearer grasp of methodological terms, and find specific information within an article. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 6 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Being able to understand scientific articles. Students will be able to understand scientific jargon, have a clearer grasp of methodological terms, and find specific information within an article. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Being able to communicate ideas in a clear way. Students will be better able to write for, and talk to, different audiences and help them understand their ideas. |
| Factual | Remember | Being able to find scientific articles online. Students will be able to know which sources to use and how to use them correctly. |
| Factual | Remember | Being able to describe the history of psychology and the current applications in the field. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Being able to evaluate scientific articles. Students will be able to outline strengths and weaknesses of research methodology and researchers' interpretations. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Being able to summarize scientific articles. Students will be able to summarize an article in terms of 'what did they do, how did they do it, what did they find, and what does it mean'. |
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