Psychology
Psychology

In this course, Dr Eoin O’Sullivan explores a range of topics related to the research process in psychology. In the first lecture, we think about what is often the first step in building an experiment – establishing aims and hypotheses. In the...
5 lectures
0:59:39
Dr Eoin O'Sullivan
University of St Andrews
Psychology

In this course, Dr Ashok Jansari (Goldsmiths, University of London) explores points of consideration and control when designing and undertaking a scientific study. In the first lecture, we think about measurement levels by clearly defining...
5 lectures
0:34:54
Dr Ashok Jansari
Goldsmiths, University of London
Psychology

In this course, Professor John Oates explores the ever-evolving field of research ethics. In the first lecture, we think about both the function and origin of research ethics, contextualising its principles within the British Psychological...
5 lectures
0:51:03
Professor John Oates
Open University
Psychology

In this course, Dr Ayoub Bouguettaya (University of Birmingham) explores a key shortcoming in the field of psychological science – replication. In the first lecture, we explore the concept of replication and define science in terms of three key...
6 lectures
0:51:10
Dr Ayoub Bouguettaya
Birmingham University
Psychology

In this course, Dr Ashok Jansari (Goldsmiths, University of London) explores how researchers report good (or sometimes not good) science. In the first lecture, we think about the three main forms of validity: face, concurrent, and ecological. In...
5 lectures
0:32:34
Dr Ashok Jansari
Goldsmiths, University of London
Psychology

In this course, Professor Nele Demeyere (University of Oxford) explores conducting socially sensitive research. In the first lecture, we think about research ethics and the moral responsibility of the researcher to ensure participant wellbeing. In...
5 lectures
0:47:16
Professor Nele Demeyere
University of Oxford
Psychology

In this course, Dr Cody Porter (University of the West of England) explores clinical research methods. In the first lecture, we think about some of the key methodologies used in clinical research, including observations, questionnaires and...
5 lectures
1:00:51
Dr Cody Porter
University of the West of England