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PS20093: Quantitative methods

[Page last updated: 02 August 2022]

Academic Year: 2022/23
Owning Department/School: Department of Psychology
Credits: 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework 1 (CW 20%)
  • Coursework 2 (CW 80%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
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.

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.

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.

Programme availability:

PS20093 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Psychology

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