Methods of Data Collection (P01581)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-P01581

This course provides an introduction to the the range of data collection methods used in contemporary psychological research.
Topics will typically include:
1. Qualitative data collection techniques: interviews, discourse analysis, narrative records etc.
2. Longitudinal data collection
3. Non-experimental and correlational designs.
4. Observational vs. laboratory designs.
5. Experimental and Quasi experimental design.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Psychology, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 2 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Understand how the research question affects the choice of data collection method employed.
2. Become familiar with the scenarios in which the range of design types discussed are applicable.
3. Become adept in describing and managing data collection in at least one of the areas covered.