| Module Code | BAHPSY 105 | |
| Module Title | Introduction to Research Methods and Ethics | |
| Parent Programme/Stage | BA(Hons) Psychology | Stage One |
| Delivery Mode | FT/PT Blended | |
| NFQ | Irish National Framework of Qualifications /Level 6 | |
| EFQ level | European Qualifications Framework /Level 5 | |
| ECTS | 10 | |
| Workload (hours per week) | 3 hours per week 2 x lec/1 x tutorial | |
| Description | Hands–on introduction to the process of psychological research, and opportunity to develop and refine some of the core skills – literature searching, research design, collecting, exploring, analysing, interpreting and presenting psychological data etc. This module also aims to give students grounding in core statistical tools as a foundation for more advanced research modules in subsequent years. | |
| Assessment | CA: 100% 3x assignments/ongoing | |
| Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: | ||
| 105A: | Describe different research methods in psychology. | |
| 105B: | Explain the purpose of a literature review and how to conduct and write a literature review aligned with APA guidelines. | |
| 105C: | Distinguish between qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method approaches to data collection in terms of their reliability and validity. | |
| 105D: | Apply the principles of psychological research to design a simple research study. | |
| 105E: | Discuss ethical issues arising from psychological research. | |
| Indicative Content: | ||
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– What is Scientific Research in Psychology? – Research paradigms – Historical Perspective of human understanding of reality and knowledge – Methodology, epistemology and ontology – The Origins of Scientific Thinking in Psychology: Determinism and Objectivism – The Psychological science and Pseudo–Science – Importance of ethics – The APA Code of Ethics – The Psychological Society of Ireland Code of Professional Ethics – Ethical considerations when using human or animals in research – APA style psychological research project – The role of the literature review within research – Different types/ approaches to the literature with a focus on the systematic review of the literature – The research process: planning a literature review search – Qualitative research interviewing techniques – Quantitative data analysis: – The APA Writing Style |
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