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EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY LABORATORIES 2

Module code: PS260
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
International:
Coordinator: Dr Dermot Lynott (PSYCHOLOGY)

	Overview
	Module Objective: To continue instruction in objective, systematic, empirical investigations in psychology and the presentation and evaluation of research data. Module Content: Undertaking supervised qualitative and quantitative experiments in psychology; Producing written research reports on data derived from each experiment; Appreciating the role of practical considerations (ethics, data management etc.) in the conduct of psychological experiments; Reflecting on the experience of the research participant through participation in research projects; Producing a research project proposal.

Overview

Module Objective: To continue instruction in objective, systematic, empirical investigations in psychology and the presentation and evaluation of research data.
Module Content: Undertaking supervised qualitative and quantitative experiments in psychology; Producing written research reports on data derived from each experiment; Appreciating the role of practical considerations (ethics, data management etc.) in the conduct of psychological experiments; Reflecting on the experience of the research participant through participation in research projects; Producing a research project proposal.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Describe the role of experimentation and observation in empirical psychology; Appreciate the links between experimental design and qualitative statistical analysis methods; Consider critically the link between psychological theory and experiment; Produce comprehensive research reports on experiments in psychology; Describe the roles of objectivity, rigour and systematic approaches to the conduct of experimental psychology; Reflect on the experience of the research participant across a range of psychological studies.

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

	Pre-Requisites
	PS150, PS151, PS152, PS153.

	Co-Requisites
	PS250, PS251, PS253, PS254, PS257, PS258, PS259, PS256, PS261.

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