Module Code - Title:
PS4045
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ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
PS4033
PS4042
PS4021
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will build on the basic methods and designs covered in introduction to Research Methods (PS4033). Students will be introduced to advanced experimental, quasi-experimental, and survey designs along with the statistical techniques appropriate to analyse data produced by these approaches. Students will examine the fundamental assumptions of psychological research and practice. In addition, students will be introduced to principles of qualitative research design, data collection and some specific analytic techniques.
Syllabus:
Advanced statistical techniques for survey and experimental research such as regression, multivariate ANOVA and categorical data analysis. Qualitative methods and in particular key concepts from critical psychological perspective.
• Design experiments, quasi-experiments, and surveys.
• Undertake statistical analysis and interpretation.
• Design qualitative research.
• Undertake qualitative analysis and validation.
• Evaluate the outcomes of studies.
• Report findings of studies.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Understand the rationale for different methods of advanced analysis in both qualitative and quantitative approaches
• Knowledge in key debates in critical psychology related to positivism
• Be able to conduct different methods of advanced analysis
• Select and assess appropriate methods of analysis to suit different types of data and research questions
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
A critical orientation to the interpretation and analysis of research studies
Confidence in conducting appropriate advanced methods of analysis
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Criticial thinking skills
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
lab and fieldwork
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Field, A. (2018)
Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics
, Sage
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2013)
Successful qualitative research: A practical guide for beginners
, Sage
Other Relevant Texts:
Greene, J., & D'Oliveira, M. (2005)
Learning to use statistical tests in psychology
, Open University Press
Willig, C (2008)
Introduction to Qualitative Research in Psychology. (1st or 2 edition).
, open University Press
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BSPSYCUFA - PSYCHOLOGY
BAPSSOUFA - PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY
BAJOHOUFA - JOINT HONOURS
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
Pablo.DeTezanos-Pint@ul.ie