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Archived Version 2021 - 2022

Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module builds on " Psychology Research Skills 1a/b” in year 1 and introduces students to more advanced quantitative research methodologies, designs and analytical techniques in psychology. It also introduces students to statistical tests such as univariate and factorial ANOVA, regression analysis, their appropriate usage and how to compute them using the SPSS statistical package. Practical experience through laboratory experiments and computer-based exercises will continue. This module will also promote the skills necessary to evaluate and critique journal.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss quantitative research designs and methods, and assess their strengths and limitations
2. Understand the principles of ANOVA and regression, appropriately carry out such analyses using SPSS and report statistical results in a manner consistent with standard report writing.
3. Identify the importance of power and effect size when carrying out any analysis
4. Be proficient in identifying the limitations of specific methodologies and in understanding the relative merits of quantitative approaches to an identified research question
5. Think critically about research and apply the skills involved in reviewing to understand the strengths and weaknesses of design, methods, analysis and conclusion
6. Use advanced searching skills to effectively use library and online psychology resources

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Introducing theories, methods, statistics
Laboratory	24	Practicals: Conducting and analysing experiments
Independent Study	57	Write up of practicals, becoming familiar with statistical concepts and research methods, identifying and critiquing key readings, report and tutorial preparation
Independent Study	28	Preparation for assessment
Tutorial	4	Participation in practice materials and activities
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Advanced information literacy skills

Regression

Experimental design

Statistical power and effect size

One-way ANOVA

Repeated measures ANOVA

Mixed Factorial ANOVA

Non-parametric equivalent to ANOVA

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Field A.: 2018, Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS, 5th, SAGE, London, 9781526419521
Allen, P., Bennett, K. & Heritage, B.: 2019, SPSS Statistics: A Practical Guide, 4th, Cengage, 9780170421140
Harris, P.: 2008, Designing and reporting experiments in psychology, 3rd, Open University Press., Maidenhead,
Banyard, P., & Grayson, A.: 2000, ). Introducing psychological research: Seventy studies that shape psychology, 2nd, Palgrave, Basingstoke,
Brace, N., Kemp, R., & Snelgar, R.: 2015, SPSS for psychologists: A guide to data analysis using SPSS for Windows, 5th, Palgrave Macmillan., Basingstoke,
Cohen, B.H.: 2008, Explaining psychological statistics, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J., 9780470007181
Creswell, J. W.: 2008, Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed method approaches, 3rd, Sage., London,
De Leeuw, E., Hox, J. & Dillman, D. (Eds.).: 2008, International handbook of survey methodology, Psychology Press., London,
Field, A. & Hole, G.: 2003, How to design and report experiments, Sage Publications, 9780761973836
Gomm, R.: 2008, Social research methodology: A critical introduction, 2nd, Palgrave Macmillan., Basingstoke,
Greene, J., & D’Oliveira, M.: 2006, Learning to use statistical tests in psychology, 3rd, Open University Press,
Haslam, S. A., & McGarty, C.: 2003, Research methods and statistics in psychology., London, UK & Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 0761942939
Hayes, N.: 2000, Doing psychological research: Gathering and analyzing data, Open University Press, Buckingham, 0335203795
Hinkle, D. E., Wiersma, W., & Jurs, S. G.: 2003, Applied statistics for the behavioral sciences, 5th, Houghton Mifflin, Boston, Mass., 9780618124053
Howell, D. C.: 2012, Statistical Methods for Psychology, 8th Ed, Wadsworth, Hampshire, 1111840857
Moore, D.S., McCabe, G.P. & Craig, B.: 2012, Introduction to the Practice of Statistics & CD-Rom, W.H. Freeman & Co., New York, 9781429286640
Pallant, J.: 2013, SPSS Survival Manual, 5th, Open University Press, Maidenhead,
Shaughnessy, J.: 2012, Research Methods in Psychology, 9th, McGraw-Hill, New York,
Sternberg, R. J. & Sternberg, K.: 2010, The Psychologist’s Companion: a guide to writing scientific papers for students and researchers., 5th, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 0521144825
White, P.: 2008, Developing Research Questions, 9781403998156

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