Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of experimental design in Behavioural Neuroscience
- Explain the effects of experimental design choices on the validity and reliability of a given experimental paradigm
- Conduct calibration procedures for eyetracking and virtual reality experiments
- Understand the principles underlying neuropsychological testing
- Collect data using a variety of experimental methods in line with best practice guidelines
- Pre-process and analyse data arising from these methods
- Produce clear and succinct laboratory reports of each experimental methods.
Indicative Module Content:
This module will provide practical experience of conducting research using the following methods:
1. Eyetracking
2. Neuropsychological testing
3. Virtual reality
Each topic will be introduced with a 3-hour theoretical lecture and laboratory demonstration. Students will then collect data in the lab in pairs, under the supervision of a demonstrator. Data will be collated, and a subset will be forwarded to each student for analysis and write-up.