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The course will provide an overview of key statistical methods required for psychological research, including discussions of hypothesis testing, statistical inference, and appropriate reporting for each test.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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How will this course be taught?
This in-person course will be delivered primarily by lectures/seminars on the Old Aberdeen campus. Assignments will cover analysis methods reviewed in class.
What does this course cover?
You will be provided with background on key statistical tests used in different areas of psychological research and will apply these tests to novel datasets using appropriate software.
Why should I take this course?
This course aims to develop competence in quantitative data analysis required for PGT research.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 12,16,19 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
The assessment will involve completion of three worksheets. Each worksheet will include questions requiring conceptual knowledge of statistical tests and the application of this knowledge to new datasets. Students will be provided with an assessment brief and will submit their work via Turnitin. A marking rubric and Turnitin quickmarks will be used to provide feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Apply appropriate statistical tests to relevant data. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the logic of underlying statistical tests and when these tests are appropriate. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse data using appropriate statical tests. |
| Procedural | Create | Communicate statistical analysis results in writing. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
The assessment will involve completion of three worksheets. Each worksheet will include questions requiring conceptual knowledge of statistical tests and the application of this knowledge to new datasets. Students will be provided with an assessment brief and will submit their work via Turnitin. A marking rubric and Turnitin quickmarks will be used to provide feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Apply appropriate statistical tests to relevant data. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the logic of underlying statistical tests and when these tests are appropriate. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
MCQ exam. Students will complete the exam in one sitting and receive an exam score with exam results. Practice MCQ questions will be provided for each topic. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
The assessment will involve completion of three worksheets. Each worksheet will include questions requiring conceptual knowledge of statistical tests and the application of this knowledge to new datasets. Students will be provided with an assessment brief and will submit their work via Turnitin. A marking rubric and Turnitin quickmarks will be used to provide feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the logic of underlying statistical tests and when these tests are appropriate. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Apply appropriate statistical tests to relevant data. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse data using appropriate statical tests. |
| Procedural | Create | Communicate statistical analysis results in writing. |
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