Unit information: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods in 2012/13

Unit name	Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
Unit code	PSYCM0002
Credit points	15
Level of study	M/7
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director	Dr. Stollery
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Psychological Science
Faculty	Faculty of Life Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of various major perspectives on research design and methodology in Psychology, ranging from the more quantitative to the more qualitative.

Intended Learning Outcomes

• Comprehension of the basic principles of good research design.

• Competence in formulating researchable issues.

• Competence is selecting appropriate research methods, including effective analytic strategies.

• Competence in managing the problems of professional data collection with human participants.

Teaching Information

Lectures, seminars

Assessment Information

Course work (50%), Examination (50%). Participation in formative exercises and class discussion during the unit and summative assessment by an essay based upon the unit material.

Reading and References

• Breakwell, G.M., Hammond,S., & Fife-Schaw,C. Research methods in psychology (2nd edition London Sage (BF76.5 RES)

• Camic,P.M., Rhodes,JE., & Yradley,L. (Eds) (2003) Qualitative research in psychology: Expanding perspectives in methodology and design. Washington, D.C. American Psychological Association. (BF76.5 QUA).

• Lyons, E., & Coyle, A. (Eds.). (2007). Analysing qualitative data in psychology. London: Sage Publications. (BF76.5 ANA)

Other relevant texts can be found on the Blackboard site for this unit