Empirical Project
A graduate of psychology will have successfully completed a series of practical reports1 throughout their programme, culminating in an empirical project2 reporting on a substantial piece of research (or a piece of work which delivers the same learning outcomes of equal quality). The project typically involves the collection of original empirical data from participants3, or equivalent alternatives such as computational modelling of empirical data or secondary data analysis4, such as a meta-analysis (section 5.8 Subject Benchmark Statement).
The empirical practical component will normally involve the completion of a psychology project at Level 6 or above. The project must be passed and cannot be condoned or compensated.
The empirical psychology project will include carrying out an extensive piece of empirical research that requires them individually to demonstrate a range of research skills including planning, considering and resolving ethical issues, analysis and dissemination of findings (section 4.4 of the Subject Benchmark Statement).
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Modules where practical reports are taught/assessed
- PY2CBP (Cognitive and Biological Psychology) - Spring
- PY2SID (Social Psychology and Individual Differences) - Autumn
- PY2RMP (Research Methods in Psychology) - Spring
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Modules where empirical project is taught/assessed
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Modules where collection of original data is taught/assessed
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Modules where secondary data analysis is taught/assessed
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