Course overview
The aim of this course is to teach students how to answer psychological research questions using a range of research methods and data analysis techniques. You will learn how to identify an appropriate methodology and analysis to answer a range of research questions; how to describe and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, using appropriate data analysis techniques and software; how to create basic plots or maps to visualise key aspects of your data; and how to effectively communicate the results of research according to discipline guidelines.
- Research Skills
- Qualitative Analysis
- Quantitative Analysis
Course learning outcomes
- Select and justify appropriate methods when designing psychological research studies and analysing the resulting data
- Propose a research study to investigate an applied issue in psychology
- Describe and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to answer psychological research questions
- Communicate psychological research findings in a style that is suitable for technical reports
Degree list
The following degrees include this course