PSY-40131 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will cover commonly used quantitative research methods in psychology, ranging from statistical models such as t-tests, ANOVA, and regression through to psychometric scale development. Additionally, you will be provided with hands-on experience working on your own research projects. The module develops statistical understanding vital to the comprehension of psychology research. The logical and numerical skills developed are of use throughout psychology, other disciplines and activities, and are highly regarded by potential employers.

This module will present students with an opportunity to study classic and modern quantitative research methods applied by psychologists to investigate human behaviour. Topics are drawn from across the discipline of Psychology and will provide students with the tools necessary to answer various research questions utilising quantitative techniques.

Intended Learning Outcomes

identify and calculate inferential statistics appropriately based on given hypotheses and types of data collected;: 1,2
conduct, analyse and evaluate an experiment;: 1,2
write an experimental lab report using APA formatting;: 1
take part in and experience (or write about) the practice of experimental design, data collection, and data analysis;: 3
design a study that complies with ethical standards.: 1

Study hours

Scheduled teaching:
12 x 2 hours lab classes = 24 hours
Total scheduled teaching and learning = 24 hours
Independent study:
12 x 3 hours asynchronous learning = 36 hours
3 x 1 hour for MCQs = 3 hours
82 hours to complete lab report
5 hours RPT (allowing time to sign up to studies)
Total = 126

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment