Module PCC-1004:
Dulliau Ymchwil II
Module Facts
Run by School of Psychology
20 Credits or 10 ECTS Credits
Semester 2
Organiser: Dr Awel Vaughan-Evans
Overall aims and purpose
Mae’r modiwl hwn yn parhau eich cyflwyniad i’r dulliau ymchwil a’r ystadegau a ddefnyddir ym maes seicoleg.
Course content
Bydd myfyrwyr yn dysgu am bynciau fydd yn cynnwys y canlynol: Profion paramedrig ac amharamedrig, cyflwyno ymchwil, dadansoddi a dehongli data.
Mae dau gyfansoddyn i’r modiwl yma. Pob wythnos yn ystod y tymor mi fydd darlith un awr o hyd a fydd yn cylwyno testun newydd. Er mwyn cefnogi’r wybodaeth yma, mi fydd sesiwn arall yn hwyrach ymlaen yn yr wythnos lle fydd modd i chi gael profiad ymarferol o ymchwil mewn Seicoleg.
Mae'r sesiynau yn cynnwys trafodaethau ynglyn ag amrywiaeth o faterion mewn dulliau arbrofol ac ystadegau ynghyd â chyfle i gasglu a thrin data. Bydd rhai o'r gweithgareddau yn cynnwys ystyried materion moesegol ym maes ymchwil, dyfeisio astudiaethau ymchwil ar themâu detholedig, casglu a dadansoddi data gan ddefnyddio offer electronig, llaw gyfrifiadau, a dysgu sut i gyfathrebu canlyniadau'r ymchwil mewn adroddiadau ysgrifenedig. Dylai pob myfyriwr ddisgwyl gwblhau 200 awr o waith ar gyfer y modiwl hwn ar draws y semester (gan gynnwys dosbarthiadau rheolaidd, ymchwil annibynnol, a chwblhau aseiniadau).ontent
Assessment Criteria
C- to C+
Boddhaol C- i C+
Cyflwyniad boddhaol o wybodaeth am ddulliau ymchwil a theorïau seicolegol, gyda chyfathrebu gweddol glir, ond gydag ambell i wall ffeithiol.
Dealltwriaeth foddhaol o’r manteision a’r anfanteision sydd yn gysylltiedig â dulliau ymchwil gwahanol. Defnydd boddhaol o dystiolaeth i gefnogi’r pwyntiau a wnaethpwyd.
Cyflwyniad boddhaol o ddadleuon critigol, ond ni chafwyd cydlyniad rhesymegol. Dengys ychydig iawn o ddarllen cefndirol ychwanegol.
Cyflwyniad boddhaol o gwestiynau ymchwil diddorol a pherthnasol, gan ddangos ychydig o ddealltwriaeth o ddulliau ymchwil a theorïau seicolegol yn ogystal â gwerthusiad boddhaol o gymhwysiad theoretig ac ymarferol y maes.
excellent
Gwych A- i A**
Cyflwyniad gwych o wybodaeth gynhwysfawr am ddulliau ymchwil a theorïau seicolegol, gyda chyfathrebu clir, cryno, a chywir.
Dealltwriaeth gadarn o’r manteision a’r anfanteision sydd yn gysylltiedig â dulliau ymchwil gwahanol. Defnydd gwych o dystiolaeth i gefnogi’r pwyntiau a wnaethpwyd.
Datblygiad gwych a rhesymegol o ddadleuon critigol wrth ysgrifennu, gan ddangos darllen cefndirol a dehongliad gwreiddiol. Defnydd gwych o astudiaethau ychwanegol i gefnogi’r pwyntiau a wnaethpwyd.
Cyflwyniad gwych o gwestiynau ymchwil diddorol a pherthnasol, gan ddangos gwir ddealltwriaeth o ddulliau ymchwil a theorïau seicolegol yn ogystal â gwerthusiad gwych o gymhwysiad theoretig ac ymarferol y maes.
good
Da B- i B+
Cyflwyniad da o wybodaeth gref am ddulliau ymchwil a theorïau seicolegol, gyda chyfathrebu clir, cryno, a chywir.
Dealltwriaeth weddol gadarn o’r manteision a’r anfanteision sydd yn gysylltiedig â dulliau ymchwil gwahanol. Defnydd da o dystiolaeth i gefnogi’r pwyntiau a wnaethpwyd.
Datblygiad da a rhesymegol o ddadleuon critigol wrth ysgrifennu, gan ddangos darllen cefndirol a dehongliad gwreiddiol. Defnydd da o bapurau ychwanegol i gefnogi’r pwyntiau a wnaethpwyd.
Cyflwyniad da o gwestiynau ymchwil diddorol a pherthnasol, gan ddangos dealltwriaeth o ddulliau ymchwil a theorïau seicolegol yn ogystal â gwerthusiad da o gymhwysiad theoretig ac ymarferol y maes.
threshold
Trothwy D- i D+
Cyflwynwyd gwybodaeth am brif egwyddorion dulliau ymchwil a theorïau seicolegol yn unig. Llawer o wallau a gwendidau o ran cyflwyniad a chywirdeb.
Ychydig o ddealltwriaeth am y manteision a’r anfanteision sydd yn gysylltiedig â dulliau ymchwil gwahanol. Defnyddiwyd ychydig o dystiolaeth i gefnogi’r pwyntiau a wnaethpwyd.
Cyflwynwyd dadleuon wrth ysgrifennu, ond nid oeddent yn llifo, a ni ddengys ddehongliad gwreiddiol na meddwl critigol. Defnydd prin o dystiolaeth i gefnogi’r pwyntiau a wnaethpwyd, a thystiolaeth gyfyngedig o ddarllen ychwanegol.
Cyflwynwyd cwestiynau ymchwil weddol ddiddorol a pherthnasol, ond ni ddengys dealltwriaeth gadarn o ddulliau ymchwil a theorïau seicolegol, a ni chafwyd gwerthusiad o gymhwysiad theoretig nac ymarferol y maes.
Learning outcomes
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Cael profiad o gasglu data gydag amrywiaeth o dechnegau arbrofol.
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Cyfrifo a dehongli dadansoddiad ystadegol disgrifiadol.
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Dangos dealltwriaeth sylfaenol o ddilysrwydd, dibynadwyedd a chynllunio arbrofol fel technegau methodolegol yn y maes seicoleg.
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Dangos dealltwriaeth sylfaenol o’r ystadegau a ddefnyddir mewn ymchwil seicolegol.
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Gwahaniaethu rhwng y gwahanol gynlluniau arbrofol sydd ar gael ar gyfer ymchwil empirig ym maes seicoleg.
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Cwblhau adolygiad o'r llenyddiaeth
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Dod yn hyfedr wrth ddefnyddio'r pecyn ystadegol SPSS: mewnbynnu data yn gywir, rhedeg y dadansoddiad ystadegol priodol a dehongli'r allbwn.
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Ysgrifennu adroddiad ymchwil da sy’n dilyn canllawiau’r APA.
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Dewis a defnyddio profion paramedrig a/neu amharamedrig i ddadansoddi data.
Assessment Methods
Type | Name | Description | Weight |
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COURSEWORK | Gwaith cartref wythnosol | 20 | |
REPORT | Adroddiad Ymchwil | 35 | |
EXAM | Arholiad Terfynol | 40 | |
CLASS PARTICIPATION | SONA 1 | 2.5 | |
CLASS PARTICIPATION | SONA 2 | 2.5 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Hours | ||
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Lecture | 20 | |
Workshop | 10 | |
Private study | 159 | |
Awr galw heibio. Mi fydd trefnydd y modiwl yn ystafell gyfrifiaduron y Wheldon i ateb cwestiynau am y cwrs, ac i gynnig cymorth gyda'r gwaith. |
11 |
Transferable skills
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
- Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
- Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
- Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
- Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
- Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
- Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
Subject specific skills
- Understand the scientific underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
- Apply multiple perspectives to psychological issues and integrate ideas and findings across the multiple perspectives in psychology.
- Communicate psychological concepts effectively in written form.
- Communicate psychological concepts effectively in oral form.
- Be computer literate for the purpose of processing and disseminating psychological data and information.
- Retrieve and organise information effectively.
- Handle primary source material critically.
- Engage in effective teamwork for the purpose of collaborating on psychological projects.
- Be sensitive and react appropriately to contextual and interpersonal psychological factors.
- Use effectively personal planning and project management skills.
- Work effectively under pressure (time pressure, limited resources, etc) as independent and pragmatic learners.
- Problem-solve by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions, making critical judgements, and evaluating outcomes.
- Reason scientifically and demonstrate the relationship between theory and evidence.
- Carry out empirical studies by operationalizing research questions, generating hypotheses, collecting data using a variety of methods, analysing data using quantitative and/or qualitative methods, and present and evaluate research findings (under appropriate supervision).
- Comprehend and use psychological data effectively, demonstrating a systematic knowledge of the application and limitations of various research paradigms and techniques.
- Use a range of statistical methods with confidence.
- Employ evidence-based reasoning and examine practical, theoretical and ethical issues associated with the use of different methodologies, paradigms and methods of analysis in psychology.
- Use a variety of psychological tools, including specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric instruments.
- Be aware of ethical principles and approval procedures.
Resources
Resource implications for students
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Reading list
Title: Starting Out in Methods and Statistics for Psychology: A Hands-on Guide to Doing Research
Author: Victoria Bourne
ISBN: 9780198753339
Cost: £26.99
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- C842: Psych with Health Psych year 1 (BA/PSYH)
- C880: BSC Psych with Cl & Hlth Psych year 1 (BSC/PHS)
- C88B: BSc Psychology w Clin & Health Psy (4yr with Incorp Found) year 1 (BSC/PHS1)
- 8X44: BSc Psychology with Clinical & Health Psychology (Int Exp) year 1 (BSC/PHSIE)
- C804: BSc Psychology (with International Experience) year 1 (BSC/PIE)
- C800: BSC Psychology year 1 (BSC/PS)
- C81B: BSc Psychology (4 year with Incorporated Foundation) year 1 (BSC/PS1)
- C801: BSC Psychol w Neuropsychol year 1 (BSC/PSYN)
- C83B: BSc Psychology with Neuropsychology (4yr with Incorp Found) year 1 (BSC/PSYN1)
- C809: BSc Psychology with Neuropsy (with International Experience) year 1 (BSC/PSYNIE)
- 2R87: BSc Psychology with Business year 1 (BSC/PWB)
- C82B: BSc Psychology with Business (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 1 (BSC/PWB1)
- 2R88: BSc Psychology with Business with International Experience year 1 (BSC/PWBIE)
- C680: BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology year 1 (BSC/SEXP)
- C808: MSci Psychology with Clinical & Health Psychology year 1 (MSCI/PHS)
- C807: MSci Psychology year 1 (MSCI/PS)