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Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Description The module prepares participants for the design, development and operationalisation of their research dissertation research project. Participants are given a firm foundation on the philosophy of social science and paradigm shifts. The enduring and dominant perspectives in Organisational Psychology/Behaviour are reviewed and appraoches assessed. The developmennt of valid research questions and hypotheses are covered. Participants will develop the skills to design objective interview schedules and survey questionnaires. Data gathering and data storage issues are dealt with and the ethical issues underpinning organisational research are covered in depth. Quantitative data analysis skills are developed (SPSS) and participants submit their own model for their research topic. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discriminate between qualitative and quantitative approaches to research design and delivery 2. Evaluate the ethical robustness of their research proposal 3. Translate SPSS quantitative data output to conceptual level 4. Present and defend research proposal 5. Develop a robust research proposal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Philosophy of Social ScienceReview the history and philosophy of Social Science and the position of Organisational Psychology within thisQuantitative Research MethodsReview the range of quantitative approaches to research in Organisational PsychologyQuantitative Methods SkillsIntroduction to SPSS workshopsQuantitative Research MethodsReview the variety of qualitative approaches to research employed in the field of Organisaitonal PsychologyResearch EthicsReview the Ethical Standards in Research prescribed by PSI (also BPS and APA). Review DCU Ethics Committee requirementsResearch Thesis formatRequirements of research thesisResearch Proposal Presentation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Programme or List of Programmes |
MPO | MSc in Work & Organisational Psychology |
MSOB | MSc in Work & Organisational Behaviour |
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