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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
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Module Title Research Methods 3
Module Code NS335
School School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Pamela Gallagher
Semester 2: Pamela Gallagher
Autumn: Pamela Gallagher
Module TeacherPamela Gallagher
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module will provide an understanding of advanced statistical tests, when to use them, how to report them and how to interpret them. This module will also enable students to work as a team in designing, carrying out and reporting a research project within the subject of psychology. Each group will be facilitated by an experienced staff member who will provide guidance and advice throughout the process.

Learning Outcomes
1. Explain what multivariate analysis is and when its application is appropriate
2. Explain the appropriate usage of and interpret the results of dependence and interdependence multivariate techniques
3. Evaluate and review empirical research using multivariate statistics
4. Work in a group towards a common research goal
5. Disseminate research findings as a research poster



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture12Indicative syllabus
Seminars12Facilitated sessions to progress group research
Laboratory12Computer based workshops
Directed learning12Weekly readings of key research articles
Group work40Writing research report and preparing poster
Independent learning37No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Preparing for multivariate analysis (e.g. examining your data, missing data analysis, outliers, assumptions, data transformation).
Factor analysis.

Dependence techniques (e.g. multiple regression analysis, multiple discriminant analysis, logistic regression, multivariate analysis of variance).
Interdependence techniques (e.g. multidimensional scaling).

Research dissemination.
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment70% Examination Weight30%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Group project Group project written report50%n/a
Poster presentation Research Poster20%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • Tabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S.: 2012, Using Multivariate Statistics, Pearson Education, Harlow,
  • Bell, J. (2010).: 0, Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First Time Researchers in Education, Health and Social Science, Open University Press, Maidenhead,
  • Brace, N., Kemp, R., & Snelgar, R.: 2012, SPSS for Psychologists: A Guide to Data analysis using SPSS for Windows, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke,
  • Denzin, N. K., & Lincoln, Y. S.: 2011, The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research, Sage, London,
  • Field, A.: 2009, Discovering Statistics Using SPSS, Sage, London,
  • Gravetter, F. J., & Wallnau, L. B.: 2012, Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, Wadsworth, Belmont, CA,
  • Hair, J. F., Black, W. C., Babin, B. J., Anderson, R. E., & Tatham, R. L.: 2010, Multivariate Data Analysis, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ,
  • Hinkle, D. E., Wiersma, W., & Jurs, S. G.: 2009, Applied Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, Houghton Mifflin, Boston,
  • Levin, P.: 2004, Successful Teamwork!, Open University Press, Maidenhead,
  • Pallant, J.: 2010, SPSS Survival Manual, Open University Press, Maidenhead,
  • Rasch, D., Kubinger, K. D., Yanagida, T.: 2012, Statistics in Psychology Using R and SPSS, John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken, NJ,
  • Willig, C.: 2012, Qualitative Analysis and Interpretation in Psychology, Open University Press, London,
  • Willig, C., & Stainton-rogers, W.: 2007, The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research in Psychology, Sage, London,
Other Resources
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BPYBSc (Honours) in Psychology
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