- Course Code
- PS 3513
- 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, PS 3009 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 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%), evaluating statistical and research skills.
Resit: 1 two-hour Multiple Choice examination (40%). Continuous assessment (60%), evaluating statistical and research skills.
Formative Assessment
Students will receive formative assessment of their progress during workshops, 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 orally 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.