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Archived Version 2017 - 2018
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Description This module further develops students' knowledge, skills and competencies with regard to Psychological research methods. Data collection and data analysis methods for quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research are explored, with students assessing their strengths and weaknesses. It is essential for Psychology students to be able to explain why a particular data collection or analysis method is appropriate in a particular instance. Practical skills and competencies with regard to the analysis of data using appropriate software are developed in this module. Students are provided with appropriate research methods software (for Windows PC), where necessary. As part of their assessment students produce a research proposal that demonstrates their ability to design a research project that is both methodologically and ethically sound. Students are required to attend a mandatory introductory day and a mandatory research methods school for this module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research designs and methods 2. Examine quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods data collection/analysis methods and illustrate why a particular data collection/analysis method is appropriate for a particular research study 3. Examine, and reflect on, the importance of ethical issues in Psychological research 4. Analyse case studies focusing on existing Psychology research studies 5. Demonstrate competence in utilising appropriate software to analyse quantitative data 6. Demonstrate competence in utilising appropriate software to analyse qualitative data 7. Prepare and present a research project proposal of professional standard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Unit 1: Quantitative and Qualitative Research MethodsUnit 2: Technology in Psychological ResearchUnit 3: Ethical issues in Psychological ResearchUnit 4: Factor AnalysisUnit 5: Analysis of VarianceUnit 6: Reporting Quantitative ResearchUnit 7: Evaluating Quantitative ResearchUnit 8: RegressionUnit 9: Qualitative Data Collection Methods – OverviewUnit 10: Repertory GridsUnit 11: ObservationUnit 12: EthnographyUnit 13: InterviewingUnit 14: Case StudyUnit 15: Managing Qualitative DataUnit 16: Content AnalysisUnit 17: Grounded TheoryUnit 18: Multi-Strategy (Mixed Methods) ResearchUnit 19: Reporting Qualitative ResearchUnit 20: Evaluating Qualitative ResearchUnit 21: Preparing a Project Plan and Research Proposal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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