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Modules at Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology – Research Methods and Laboratory Practicals in Psychology

Module Code BAHPSY 205
Module Title Research Methods and Laboratory Practicals in Psychology
Parent Programme/Stage BA(Hons) Psychology Stage Two
Delivery Mode FT/PT Blended
NFQ Irish National Framework of Qualifications /Level 7
EFQ European Qualifications Framework /Level 6
ECTS 10
Workload (hours per week) 3 hours per week 2 x lec/1 x tutorial
Description Conduct empirical psychological research in a laboratory setting and collect and analyse data using a range of statistical tests. Students will gain experience of conducting, interpreting and writing up research results and critically appraise published psychological research.
Assessment CA: 100% 3x assignments /ongoing
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
205A: Conduct quantitative and qualitative psychological research.
205B: Explain the difference between dependent, independent and uncontrolled variables.
205C: Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data and demonstrate a critical understanding of statistical tests, data and findings.
205D: Critically evaluate selected published research work in psychology to inform clear and effective research reports.
205E: Present data and descriptive and inferential statistics in a graphical and report form in order to write effective psychology lab reports.
Indicative Content:
 

Part A: Introduction to Statistics and Laboratory Practical’s

– Introduction to Laboratory Experiments:

– Z scores and probability:

– Laboratory Experiment 1: Normal distribution and Z scores Part B: Hypothesis Testing and Correlation Hypothesis testing:

– Laboratory Experiment 2: Hypothesis testing Part C: Parametric Tests and ANOVA

– T–tests:

– SPSS:

– Factorial Design e.g., ANOVA:

– Laboratory Experiment 3: ANOVA Part D: Non–Parametric Tests

– Distinction between parametric and non–parametric tests

– When to use non–parametric tests

– Reliability and Validity:

– Reporting and Communicating Research Results:

– Reporting the Data in numerical and graphical (tables and figures) format

– eview of APA Guidelines

– Laboratory Experiment 3: Non–Parametric Tests Part E: Regression Analysis

Part F: Qualitative Research Methods

– Observations:

– Questionnaires and surveys:

– Action research:

– Quantitative data analysis:

– Secondary data review:

– Mixed Method Research:

– – Triangulation Design

– – Embedded Design

– – Explanatory Design

– – Exploratory Design