Psychology: Research Methods

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand methods used by psychologists to research behaviour.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe key features of a range of research methods used in psychology.

  • 1.2

    Evaluate a range of research methods used in psychology.

2.

Understand ethical issues related to research in psychology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Analyse ethical guidelines for psychological research.

3.

Understand the reliability and validity of research methods used in psychology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain what reliability and validity mean in psychological research.

  • 3.2

    Apply reliability and validity to a piece of psychological research.