Postgraduate Course: Methods of Data Collection (PSYL11018)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Psychology |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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.
Venue: S37, 7 George Square |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
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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. |
Assessment Information
Preparation of a two part report in response to questions such as 'Design a hypothetical study that aims to reduce binge drinking in students using: (a) a randomised control trial; and (b) a natural experiment. Compare and contrast your two studies highlighting issues that are important for sound design, data collection analysis and interpretation and application of your findings'.
Part 1. Write up as a journal article 'Methods' section.
Part 2. Write a commentary explaining why you chose the methods you did.
Whole report: 3000 words. |
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Additional Information
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Contacts
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Course secretary | Miss Toni Noble
Tel: (0131 6)51 3188
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