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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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Lectures | 2 |
Practical | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 34 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 65 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Report(s): Written components of a research report | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
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Report(s): Written components of a research report | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
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Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance at all lab sessions is compulsory. Component includes participation in class and associated tasks. | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
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Practical Skills Assessment: Observed ability to complete tasks using survey and experimental software | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 10 |
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Assignment(Including Essay): Major lab report (max 2,500 words) | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
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 (Week 4). They receive written summative feedback including the grade for their mid trimester report (approx Week 7). 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.