Analytical Methods

SHE level 11
SCQF credit points 15
ECTS credit points 7.5
Module code MMC826510
Module Leader Elena Dimova
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject Psychology
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

The module will develop advanced skills in the design and delivery of both qualitative and quantitative research; and advanced analytic skills (such as mutlivariate analysis) across both qualitative and quantitative fields. Students will engage in research design, data collection, analysis and dissemination activities. In addition, students will develop skills in the appraisal of published research. Students will develop a research protocol portfolio detailing a research plan to address a research question of relevance to their programme of interest.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 11
Tutorials 24
Practicals 0
Seminars 0
Independent Learning 90
Assessment 25
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 40 45 Analytical Workbook
Course Work002 60 45 Research Portfolio
Course Work003 40 45 Analytic Workbook
Course Work004 60 45 Research Protocol - Portfolio 3000 words