Open Science in Psychology

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Write reproducible reports in R (e.g. using RMarkdown)
• Understand advanced R packages (e.g., data table and ggplot2).
• Understand open science practices and the reproducibility crisis in psychology
• Understand sharing data, code and procedures on the Open Science Framework

The module will comprise a mixture of lectures and computer-based workshops. The lectures and workshops will take place in computer labs to enable students to work through the material presented on their own machines. The module will be assessed using a single report due at the end of the module. Students will be asked to write this report using RMarkdown and provide evidence of having done so. The report will involve the analysis and examination of a dataset (real or synthetic) and an associated write-up of that dataset.

There will be a double lecture each week taking place in computer labs. During this, students will work through a mix of following the steps taken by the lecturer in the slides, coupled with self-directed study. This will be supplemented by a guided process through which they complete the coursework.

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.