Unit name | Psychological Research Methods (Conversion) 2 |
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Unit code | PSYCM0082 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Allen |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Psychological Research Methods (Conversion) 1 |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Psychological Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
In this unit, students will be introduced to the correlational and qualitative approaches to conducting research in psychology. They will learn about and practice designing correlational and qualitative studies, as well as approaches to collecting, analysing and reporting correlational and qualitative data.
The aims of this unit are to:
On successful completion of this unit, a student will be able to:
A 'flipped classroom' model of instruction will be employed, wherein students will be expected to engage with video lectures, readings and practical activities prior to each online laboratory session. The first part of each online laboratory session will focus on reviewing students' progress on the practical activities. This will be facilitated by a short in-class assessment. The remainder of each session will focus on the tasks necessary for the successful execution of two class research studies (one correlational and one qualitative). Students will choose one of these studies to develop into a poster or oral presentation to be delivered in the final class of the year.
Formative Assessment:
Students will receive regular formative feedback via their participation in learning activities dispersed throughout laboratory sessions. Participation in these formative activities will assist students' progression toward the unit's ILOs.
Summative Assessment:
Other Pass Requirements:
In addition to earning the requisite number of marks, to pass this unit students must participate in a number of studies as a member of the school's experimental hours scheme (or complete an equivalent written activity).
Essential, recommended and further readings will be made available via the unit's online reading list (accessed through Blackboard).