PS904: Practical Research Skills for Psychology (2020/21)
Module Code: |
PS904 |
Module Name: |
Practical Research Skills for Psychology |
Module Credits (CATS): |
10 (ESRC-only), 15 |
Module Convener |
Derrick Watson |
Module Teachers |
Derrick Watson |
Module Aims The overall aim of this module is to provide advanced training in methods for studying human behaviour. The main themes are:
No prior computer programming knowledge is assumed. The training is delivered via a combination of lecture/practical sessions and homework programming exercises. |
Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should be able to:
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Assessed by:
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Module Work Load |
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Module Length |
9 weeks |
Lectures |
9 lectures of 1 hours each |
Practical classes |
9 practical classes of 1 hour each |
Attendance |
Attendance at lectures and practical classes is compulsory |
Module Assessment - 10 CAT version (ESRC-only) |
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Assessed work: Practical report - students either complete practical report 1 (4000 word programming assignment) OR practical report 2 (4000 word critical evaluation assignment) |
Weighting: 100% |
Module Assessment - 15 CAT version |
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Assessed work: Practical report 1 - 4000 word programming assignment Practical report 2 - 4000 word critical evaluation assignment |
Weighting: 50% 50% |
Module Programme |
Topics covered on the course will likely include:
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Module Reading List |
Main texts:
For extending what you learn to other languages (Python and Javascript) please see:
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