MRes Experimental Psychology with Data Science

Psychology is an ever-evolving discipline and it is constantly challenged to question its assumptions regarding research methods owing to difficulties in replication and a heightened scrutiny within academic environments. This unit keeps pace with such advances by describing the rationale, designs and techniques for an array of advanced research methods in experimental psychology, supported by practical skills training in experimental programming.

• To give students a critical awareness of contemporary research methods in experimental psychology
• To equip students with the ability to assess the advantages and limitations of each method and employ methods appropriate to their dissertation research.
• To equip students with the skills to implement each method in actual experiments.

• Build a range of psychological experiments using OpenSesame.
• Design experiments based on the methodologies taught, and appreciate the technical, methodological, and analytical issues that may arise.
• Be inspired by advances in technology and appreciate the possibilities they offer to future research in psychological sciences.

Semester 2, weekly 2-hour seminars or workshops, providing an explanation of each research method and skills training.

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