Research Methods & Data Analysis II (& Empirical Studies)

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Write sections of experimental reports following APA format
• Select and apply appropriate statistical tests and measures
• Interpret the outcome of statistical tests and measures
• Formulate an experimental design to answer a simple research question
• Present data using graphs and/or tables in APA format

Topics Covered:

• General Research Skills:

oExperimental design

oEthics in research

oWriting reports in APA format

oPresenting results in APA format using graphs and/or tables

• Statistical skills:

oChoosing the right statistical test

oNon-Parametric Difference Tests (Mann-Whitney-U)

oParametric t-tests (Paired; Unpaired)

oOne-factor ANOVA (independent groups; multiple comparisons)

oBivariate correlation (Pearson’s r; significance of a correlation)

Each week, there will be one hour of pre-recorded lecture content, plus a one-hour live, interactive session, supplemented by up to two additional hours of direct learning requirements. These additional hours will involve a combination of data collection and independent study.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.