ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY B: METHODS AND APPLICATIONS

Course Code

PS 2518

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr D Sutherland

Pre-requisites

PS 2015, PS 2016, PS 1009, PS 1010, PS 1509, PS 1510

Co-requisites

PS 2517 Advanced Psychology B: Concepts and Theory.

Overview

This course will cover a range of core research methods and data handling techniques used in contemporary psychological research.

Structure

The course will consist of 1 one-hour lecture plus two-hours of small group practical work per week, and 2.5 hours of individual participation in psychology experiments per term.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Exam (65%) and continuous assessment (35%).

Resit: Students will be able to repeat individual components.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment will be provided through a subset of practical sessions and tutorials.

Feedback

Students will receive written feedback on continuous assessment.