Module PLP-4026:
Adv Beh Res Methods & Proposal
Advanced Behavioural Research Methods 2023-24
PLP-4026
2023-24
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Emily Roberts-Tyler
Overview
This module will review common experimental design used in applied psychology research. Topics covered include types of experimental reasoning, general experimental control procedures, experimental validity and threats to validity, single subject research design (within-series design, between-series design and combined-series design), and research control procedures.
Learning Outcomes
- 1. Evaluate experimental validity and threats to validity
- 2. Identify and apply the features of various single-case experimental and group designs.
- 3. Select appropriate experimental designs for different research questions.
- 4. Critique research using the principles of empirically supported treatments.
- 5. Identify the ethical issues involved in designing a research project.
- 6. Display and analyse behavioural data.
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Study design and ethics proposal
Weighting
50%
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Exam
Weighting
50%