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Research methods
infoWhy this? Research methods establishes how psychological questions can be investigated systematically and ethically. Understanding research design, reliability, validity, and statistical analysis enables us to judge the quality of evidence and distinguish justified conclusions from unsupported claims.
scheduleWhy now? Beginning with research methods provides the vocabulary and analytical tools needed throughout the course. Teaching it alongside approaches allows us to apply these tools immediately to psychological explanations and research, establishing habits of evidence-based evaluation for subsequent units.
neurologyYou need to know
- There are differences between experimental types and designs
- Scientific process of carrying out research
- Data handling and analysis
- Inferential testing
- Methods that are used in psychological research
- Reliability and validity of research studies
rocket_launchYou must be able to
- Understand how psychology research is conducted
- Evaluate the key research concepts when considering the research process
- Consider how psychological research contributes to the economy
- Understand the practical, ethical and theoretical factors influencing research
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of design and recruitment techniques
- Analyse data and use mathematical concepts
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