module specification

This module will provide you with an introduction to the research process in psychology and allow you to develop the basic numerical, analytical, practical, and digital literacy skills that are essential for your progression through the course and especially your progression to more advanced research methods modules. You will develop knowledge skills related to the design and implementation of research in psychology; basic concepts in quantitative and qualitative methods; disseminating findings from psychological research; and codes of professional, ethical, and inclusive practice in psychological research. The knowledge and skills developed in the module will facilitate your progression to level 4 of the BSc (Hons) Psychology and beyond.

Areas covered will be drawn from: an introduction to conducting research in psychology; development of research questions and hypotheses; research designs and methods of data collection; ethics in psychological research; basic descriptive statistics; thematic analysis; and interpretation of psychological research and presentation of findings.

The learning objectives will be achieved through a combination of lectures, interactive workshops, seminars, supplementary guided web-based learning, and self-managed independent study. You will be encouraged to reflect on your learning throughout the module and to take responsibility for identifying gaps in your knowledge and understanding.

On successful completion of this module you will be able to:

1.    Describe and explain core concepts related to psychological research and numeracy and professional and ethical practice in psychological research. 
2.    Formulate basic research questions and hypotheses and design and conduct psychological research using different quantitative and qualitative methods
3.    Report research findings in line with professional publication standards

PC3003 Foundations of Research in Psychology | London Metropolitan University