Overview
Psychology is the scientific study of (mainly human) behaviour and thinking. Psychological knowledge has been (and is still being) accumulated by a process of making observations to answer questions.
In this topic we cover the basics of this process. Specifically, we will look at how psychologists:
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In more technical terms, we will cover:
Scientific theories and hypothesesPsychological measurement and research design(very basic) data analysis and interpretation
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Increase understanding and appreciation of how human behaviour can be investigated scientifically and the methods used to do so
- Enable learning and practice of skills that are required for the conduct of scientific research
- Improve analytical and interpretive skills
- Enable students to become critical consumers of psychological research
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Identify and generate valid scientific theories and hypotheses
2.
Identify basic research designs
3.
Plan basic research studies, for each of the different types of design
4.
Interpret data from each of the different types of basic research design
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