Rhedir gan School of Human and Behavioural Sciences

20.000 Credydau neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester2

Trefnydd: Dr Paul Rauwolf

Advanced Research Methods is a follow on to undergraduate psychology introductory courses in research methods and statistics. PRP4014 focuses on the methodological and statistical techniques which are used in studying psychology, and provides some of the skills needed to read about and conduct research in the discipline

The content of the course will comprise of the following elements: Statistics & Experimental Design, Statistical Power & Effect Sizes, Advanced Regression, ANOVA and ANCOVA, Repeated-measures and Mixed ANOVA, Non-Parametric tests, Categorical data & Logistic Regression, Factor Analysis, MANOVA & Discriminant Function Analysis, Survey Methods, and Predictive Analysis.

trothwy

Adequate answer to the question, largely based on lecture material. No real development of arguments.

dda

Reasonably comprehensive coverage. Well organised and structured. Good understanding of the material.

rhagorol

Comprehensive and accurate coverage of the area clarity of argument and expression. Depth of insight into theoretical issues.

1. Use the statistical package (SPSS or R) to run t-tests, ANOVA and regression analyses and their non parametric equivalent tests, along with more advanced statistical methods

2. Demonstrate an understanding of when the t-test, ANOVA and regression analyses can be used and their non parametric equivalent tests.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the questions asked by a number of statistical methods including (but not limited to) logistic regression, factor analysis, and multivariate ANOVA, and when such analyses can be used.

4. Interpret the output from SPSS or R analyses

5. Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of methodological techniques including their theoretical background and applications.

6. Be able to deeply understand one of the Research Methods topics of the module as to write a literature review that could be understood by an Undergraduate Psychology student

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
ESSAY	Essay		40.00
COURSEWORK	Weekly Practical Tests		15.00
EXAM	Final Exam		45.00

		Oriau
Lecture	The lectures will be introductory sessions on the relevant topics; you will still be expected to read the appropriate text to hone this knowledge. In some lectures we’ll also go over example data analyses which you can also use out of the lecture for practice.	33
Private study	Written feedback and grades on coursework	134
Practical classes and workshops	The SPSS labs will be help sessions for practical tasks set during the latter section of the module. You are free to complete these tasks out the lab sessions, but they provided as a source of support and guidance if you have any issues with the practical tasks.	33

• 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
• 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.
• 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

• Understand the scientific underpinnings of psychology as a discipline.
• Communicate psychological concepts effectively in written form.
• Be computer literate for the purpose of processing and disseminating psychological data and information.
• Retrieve and organise information effectively.
• 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.
• 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.

Rhestr ddarllen Talis

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/prp-4014.html

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• C8BZ: MRes Psychology year 1 (MRES/PSYCH)
• C8EF: MSc Clinical and Health Psychology year 1 (MSC/CHPSY)
• C8ER: MSc Clin & Health Psychology (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 1 (MSC/CHPSY1)
• C8CU: MSc Neuroimaging year 1 (MSC/N)
• C8EG: MSc Principles of Clinical Neuropsychology year 1 (MSC/PCNP)
• C8AL: MSc Psychological Research year 1 (MSC/PSYRES)
• C808: MSci Psychology with Clinical & Health Psychology year 4 (MSCI/PHS)
• C807: MSci Psychology year 4 (MSCI/PS)

Opsiynol mewn cyrsiau:

• C8BY: MA Psychology year 1 (MA/PSYCH)
• C8DX: MSc Counselling year 2 (MSC/CNSL)
• G5BD: MSc Rise of the Machines year 1 (MSC/MACH)
• C8DU: MSc Psychology year 1 (MSC/PSY)
• C8EX: MSc Psychology (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 1 (MSC/PSY1)