Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2022-23 |
Experimental designs in psychology typically employ statistical analyses such as analysis of variance, factor analysis and regression. The aim of this module is to make these topics more accessible through the use of practical examples and data collection exercises.
In Year 2 we move on to more advanced statistical analysis. These are essential tools for analyzing and interpreting the data that you will gather for your third year empirical research project – valuable methods used in published psychological experiments and a wide range of scientific and social research. This very practical part of the course strikes a balance between providing grounding in key statistical concepts and theories while also developing the skills needed to carry out analyses using statistical software and to interpret and report the results.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Critical Essay |
N/A | 10 |
Essay/coursework Qualitative Practical |
N/A | 10 |
Essay/coursework VLE Test 1 |
N/A | 5 |
Essay/coursework VLE Test 2 |
N/A | 5 |
Essay/coursework VLE Test 3 |
N/A | 5 |
Essay/coursework VLE Test 4 |
N/A | 5 |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Research Methods 2 (Paper 1) |
2 hours | 30 |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Research Methods 2 (Paper 2) |
2 hours | 30 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
---|---|---|
Essay/coursework Critical Essay |
N/A | 10 |
Essay/coursework Qualitative Practical |
N/A | 10 |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Research Methods 2 (Paper 1) |
2 hours | 30 |
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) Research Methods 2 (Paper 2) |
2 hours | 30 |
The marks on all assessed work will be provided on e-vision.
Students will meet supervisors in wk 6 in AuT, SpT and wk 9 in SuT to discuss their marks.
We have a custom made textbook to support key study skills throughout your degree: Slocombe, Katie (2010). All you ever wanted to know about research methods and academic skills. Pearson
In Year 2 we recommend Andy Field, Discovering Statistics Using SPSS: Fourth or Fifth Edition