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On completion of this module students should be able to: Explain the specific research question(s) which underlie each of the prescribed practicals on the course; Use computers as research tools in psychology (e.g., to present stimuli and experiments); Demonstrate the capacity to analyse and report data gained from a laboratory practical; Write formal scientific reports on the practicals which they have conducted.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Practical | 22 |
Specified Learning Activities | 38 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 65 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: 2 interim written minor reports (one formative, one summative) | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Lab Report: Major lab report (max 2,500 words) | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Attendance: Attendance is compulsory and reflects the participatory nature of the learning that takes place in class. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Students receive formative feedback on their initial submission (approx Week 6). They receive written summative feedback including the grade for their mid trimester report (approx Week 9). Students will have a one to one session with a demonstrator in advance of the final submission. Written feedback is provided on the final assignment.