PS3025 Psychological Statistics and Methodology 1

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not available to General Degree Students.

Planned timetable

Lectures: pre-recorded and will be released on Wednesdays at 9am; Workshops: Mondays one of 9-11.30, 12-2.30, 3-5.30

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr S C Edwards

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Sophie Edwards

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module is designed to provide a basic understanding of research design and statistics that will provide the foundations for independent empirical research and critical analysis required in the final year of the Honours programme. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of analysis skills. The syllabus will include core aspects such as basic statistics, technical writing and the use of statistical packages.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS PS2001 AND PASS PS2002

Anti-requisites

PS3021,PS3023

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%, Re-assessment applies to failed components only

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 x 1-hour lecture and 1 x 2.5-hour laboratory/tutorial class or seminar.

Scheduled learning hours

35

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

155

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Design, conduct and analyse complex experimental psychological studies.
  • Show expertise using statistical analysis programs.
  • Present core findings in an easily accessible manner.
  • Produce detailed reports suitable for expert audiences.