This module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques used in conducting research within the field of psychology and education. Students will gain practical experience in formulating research questions, selecting appropriate research designs, collecting data, and analyzing results. Ethical considerations in research will also be explored.
A Identify and explain the key components of the scientific method and its application in psychological and educational research
B Differentiate between various research designs, and select and apply appropriate data collection methods, such as surveys, interviews, and experiments, to address specific research objectives.
C Interpret and present basic data analysis methods for quantitative and qualitative research, such as measures of central tendency and variability, basic inferential statistical tests, thematic analysis and grounded theory.
D Conduct ethical research by adhering to institutional and professional ethical guidelines in all stages of the research process.
The teaching sessions are interactive and divided into three components: lectures, lab/practicals, and tutorials. The lab/practicals will build on the materials covered in the lectures based on the training in the practical issues regarding data collection and analysis.
The tutorials will build on the materials covered in the lectures based on the training in other areas, such as development of research questions, research design, application of research methods, and ethical issues.