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Psychological Research (PHDE0002)

Key information

Faculty
IOE
Teaching department
Psychology and Human Development
Credit value
30
Restrictions
Core module for BSc Psychology with Education. Not available to any other students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Standard introduction to psychological research methods for the first year of study of an undergraduate Psychology degree. This module will cover principles of research design and quantitative and qualitative techniques for analyzing data. Ethical considerations that need to be taken into account when conducting research will be covered. Students will be shown how to present data and report research studies. Module aims are to introduce: a) the principles of research design, including the rationale for experimental and correlational approaches in psychological research, b) some quantitative and qualitative methods for studying behaviour, c) basic statistics and procedures to test for associations and differences in quantitative data, d) the tools used to present and summarise results from quantitative and qualitative analyses, e) the practical skills of conducting small scale research studies (experimental, observational, correlational and an interview study), and f) writing up practical report.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
60% Coursework
40% Fixed-time remote activity
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
91
Module leader
Dr Marta Francesconi
Who to contact for more information
m.francesconi@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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