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Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2007/08


PS20093 Quantitative methods 2

Credits: 6
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW 100%
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take PS10087 and take PS10088
Aims: To provide students with an understanding and competence in qualitative and quantitative methods and statistics, and the skills to design, conduct and analyse studies using appropriate methodology.
Learning Outcomes:

* Be able to explain, design and critically evaluate quantitative methods in psychological research
* Be able to use more advanced statistics and understand their interpretation
* Be familiar with key methods of quantitative data analysis and know how to apply them.
Skills:

* Understand the scientific underpinnings of psychology as a discipline, its historical origins, development and limitations. (T/F)
* Can demonstrate a systematic knowledge of a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistical analysis, and be aware of their limitations. (T/F A)
* Can detect meaningful patterns in behaviour and experience and evaluate their significance. (T/F/ A)
* Can pose, operationalise and critically evaluate research questions. (T/F A)
* Can demonstrate substantial competence in research skills through practical activities. (T/F A)
* Can comprehend and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data, particularly in the context of presenting and analysing complex data sets. (T/F A)
* Is computer literate and is confident in using word processing, database and statistical software. (T/F A)
* Can solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. (T/F A)
Content:
They will acquire appropriate skills in the use and interpretation of advanced statistics such as factor analysis, cluster analysis, advanced regression techniques and MANOVA.