Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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Description Psychologists use rigorous scientific methods to further our understanding of different behaviours and mental processes. This module introduces students to Psychological research and its strategies, methods and techniques. Students develop their knowledge of Psychological research methods, including their history, utility, and the importance of ethics; along with the practical skills necessary to carry out effective, ethical Psychological research. In order to fully support students as they attain the knowledge, skills and competencies relating to Psychological research methods the Exploring Psychological Research module has a larger number of online tutorials and workshops than other modules on the programme, including an intensive 'Research Week' in late January. Students may also be provided with appropriate research methods software (for Windows PC), where necessary. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Outline the ways in which the scientific method is used to produce knowledge in the field of Psychology 2. Identify the research methods used in Psychology 3. Describe the importance of ethics in Psychological research 4. Identify the appropriate research design for a particular Psychological research investigation 5. Describe the quantitative and qualitative approaches to conducting research in Psychology 6. Carry out quantitative data analysis at an introductory level, including the use of appropriate software 7. Carry out qualitative data analysis at an introductory level | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Part 1: Introducing Psychological Research: History, Methods and Ethical Research Practice Book- Introduction to Psychological Research- The Scientific Method and the Production of Knowledge- Introduction to Ethics- Exploring Quantitative Research MethodologiesPart 2: Exploring Quantitative Research Methods- Describing Numerical Data- Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing- Survey Research- Correlation- Analysis of Nominal Data: Chi-Square Test- Comparing Independent Samples- Comparing Related Samples- Experimental Design 1: Overview of the Experimental Design- Experimental Design 2: Types of Experimental DesignPart 3: Exploring Qualitative Research Methods- Qualitative Research Methodologies- Introduction to Qualitative Data Analysis - Thematic Analysis- Documents, Archives and Artefacts- Introduction to Mixed Methods Research | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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