Module Code - Title:
AE6011
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RESEARCH; DESIGN, METHOD AND STATISTICS 1
Year Last Offered:
2026/7
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To develop students understanding of statistical procedures; to provide practical experience of computer based statistical analysis and to provide support and advice on appropriate research methods for engaging in clinical research.
Syllabus:
The module is designed to extend the research skills already developed during undergraduate training. It will examine the theoretical and practical applications of various research methodologies and the statistical tools employed to operationalise these. It will link directly with the research tasks set out for each student giving the student opportunities to put into practice what is taught on the module.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Courses will draw on relevant literature and research methods to inform the students.
Identified problems for researchers will be presented.
Using theoretical frameworks and practical applications students will be exposed to the rigors of designing and implementing research methodlologies.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
The central tenet of the local clinical scientist model is that the professional brings the attitudes and knowledge base of the scientist to bear on the problems that must be addressed by the clinician in the consulting room.
The principles of this model
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Understand and apply principles of quantitative research.
Understand and apply principles of qualitative research.
Use specific tools related to both approaches (e.g. SPSS, Grounded Theory)
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
A model of adult learning will be adopted that reflects: self-direction as a motivation to learn, the use of previous experience to inform current learning, current learning as a developmental task in a lifelong process of professional development, the importance of applying current learning to a work setting.
Prime Texts:
Hair, J. Anderson, Tatham, R., & Black, W. (1992)
Multvariate Data Analysis. Third Edition.
, New York, Mc Millan
Other Relevant Texts:
Hinkle, D., Wiersma, W. & Jurs, S. (1994)
Applied Statistics for the Behavioural Sciences. Third Edition,
, Houghton Mifflin
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
DOCTOR OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Paraic.OSuilleabhain@ul.ie