METHODOLOGY A

METHODOLOGY A
Course Code
PS 3009
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Professor J Crawford

Pre-requisites

PS 1009, PS 1010, PS 1509, PS 1510, PS 2015, PS 2016, PS 2515, PS 2516 and permission of Head of School.

Notes

This course can only be taken by students pursuing an Honours Degree programme in Psychology.

Overview

This course will impart the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out and evaluate psychological research using quantitative and qualitative methods.

Structure

1 one-hour lecture per week = 12 hours.
3 hours of practicals and workshops per week = 36 hours.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour Multiple Choice examination (40%). Continuous assessment (60%), including a practical report (< 3000 words) and an oral presentation.

Resit: 1 two-hour Multiple Choice Examination (40%).
Continuous assessment (60%), including a practical report (< 3000 words) and an oral presentation.

Formative Assessment

Students will receive formative assessment of their progress during tutorials, by their practical supervisor during laboratory sessions, and via in-lecture review of specific learning outcomes.

Feedback

Feedback on the oral presentation will be given by the supervising tutor.
Feedback on the practical report will be given as a marking form and specific written comments by the practical supervisor.
Formative feedback on tutorial exercises will be both written and verbal.