University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Not available to General Degree Students.

Planned timetable: Lectures: pre-recorded and will be released on Wednesdays at 9am; Workshops: Mondays one of 9-11.30, 12-2.30, 3-5.30

This module is designed to provide a basic understanding of research design and statistics that will provide the foundations for independent empirical research and critical analysis required in the final year of the Honours programme. Emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of analysis skills. The syllabus will include core aspects such as basic statistics, technical writing and the use of statistical packages.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PS2001 and pass PS2002

Anti-requisite(s): PS3021. PS3023

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 1-hour lecture and 1 x 2.5-hour laboratory/tutorial class or seminar.

Scheduled learning hours: 35

Guided independent study hours: 155

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%, Re-assessment applies to failed components only

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr S C Edwards
Module teaching staff: Dr Sophie Edwards

Intended learning outcomes

• Design, conduct and analyse complex experimental psychological studies.
• Show expertise using statistical analysis programs.
• Present core findings in an easily accessible manner.
• Produce detailed reports suitable for expert audiences.