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Research Methods Revision

This resource provides a thorough examination of various experimental and non-experimental research techniques in psychology. It evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each methodology, while also addressing ethical considerations and the significance of peer review. Activities include glossary completion, group research design discussions, and proposals for new experimental studies related to addiction. Additionally, levels of measurement, inferential statistics, and methods to improve eyewitness testimony are explored. This guide supports learners in acknowledging psychology's scientific status through critical assessment and collaborative exercises.

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Research Methods Revision

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  1. Research Methods Revision January 2010

  2. Research Methods Revision BATs • describe the different types of experimental and non-experimental techniques in Psychological research. • evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each type of technique • Identify ethical issues and how to deal with them • Identify and use descriptive and inferential stats • understand the need for Peer review • decide if psychology is a science • know the procedure for writing a report

  3. Research Methods Revision Activity 1 Complete the Research Methods Glossary Use the text book to help you 10-15 mins

  4. Research Methods Revision Activity 2 In groups choose 2 types of research from…. lab experiment, natural experiment, field experiment, correlation, case study, questionnaire, interview, observation, content analysis. • For each jot down .. • definition • 2 examples and why used in these examples • strengths/ weaknesses We will share responses in 20 mins

  5. Research Methods Revision Activity 3 Complete the ‘Defending the design’ worksheet 10 mins

  6. Research Methods Revision Activity 4 Draw round hands – on one jot down reasons why Psychology can be called a science and on the other 3 points as to why it can’t 5 mins

  7. Research Methods Revision Activity 5 • Ethics • Match the cards • Write the answers in correct order on the blank sheet 15-20 mins

  8. Research Methods Revision Activity 6 • Ethics • Ethical Committee worksheets- • Write a proposal for a new piece of research relating to Addiction. • Other groups assess ethics of your proposal 20 -25 mins

  9. Research Methods Revision Plenary What is peer review and why is it needed?

  10. Levels of measurement Nominal: named categories (count how many in each) Ordinal: points in order on a scale (gaps between points not equal) Interval and Ratio: points in order with equal gaps (ratio has a real zero) think … NOIR 4 Research Methods 10

  11. Which levels of measurement are being used in each of the following tests? Levels of measurement 4 Research Methods 11

  12. How securely attached is your child? • s/he runs to me when upset • s/he hides behind me when • frightened • s/he will play away from me • only if s/he can see me • s/he brings me things to • show me Tick all of the following which apply: 4 Research Methods 12

  13. How good is your memory? Tick one of the following: Excellent – I remember everything Very good – I remember all the important things Okay Poor – I forget some important stuff Terrible – I forget a lot 4 Research Methods 13

  14. Parasocial attachments Which of these TV and video characters are you attached to? 4 Research Methods 14

  15. How quickly does a child cry when left alone? Timed in seconds from the departure of the primary carer 4 Research Methods 15

  16. Does repetition help recall? NCL PJX FRK GMW QSZ MYC BDK Number of repetitions of a nonsense syllable and its effect on accuracy of recall 4 Research Methods 16

  17. Improving eyewitness testimony • Immediate access to pen and paper to jot down what they can remember • Helping them by asking them guiding questions • Returning eyewitnesses to the scene of the crime • Using scene reconstruction to help them to feel the same as they did at the time • Letting them discuss what has happened with other witnesses Which of the following factors do you think is most important in improving eyewitness recall? 4 Research Methods 17

  18. Are these subjects sciences? Biology Geography Psychology RE Physics 4 Research Methods 18

  19. Inferential Tests • Spot the inferential test • Look at the scenarios on • Which Inferential test would you use in each case • Justify your choice.

  20. Plenary • Pub quiz • Use Quick Quiz round 1 • Mark Round 1 • Round 2 • Mark round 2

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