Description
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods 1’ provides an introduction to quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, and qualitative data collection and analysis. The basic principles of study design and methodology are introduced with a general overview of methods and measurement in health psychology. Quantitative statistical analysis methods are taught using the statistical software SPSS.
By the end of this module, you should develop an understanding of the following:
- Measurement in Health Psychology and Introduction to SPSS
- Testing Parametric Assumptions, Parametric and Non-parametric Tests
- Sample Size and Power Calculation
- Hypothesis Testing and Statistical Significance
- ANOVA and ANCOVA
- Correlation and Linear Regression
- ÌýMultivariable Linear Regression
- ÌýLogistic Regression
- Questionnaire Design
- Exploratory Factor Analysis
This module is compulsory for all students enrolled on the MSc Health Psychology. Spaces are limited to 60.Ìý
You will be attending a series of lectures and practical sessions where you will perform data analysis using the statistical software SPSS. There will be a revision session at the end of the module.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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