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 Peter Allen (University of Bristol) explores the experimental structure and methodology that underlies much of the research that informs our psychological theories. In the first lecture, we introduce the gold standard of...
7 lectures
0:56:41
Dr Peter Allen
Bristol University
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, Professor Dominic Dwyer (Cardiff University) explores descriptive statistics. In the first lecture, we think about why descriptive statistics are important. In the second lecture, we think about the mode and its representation of...
5 lectures
0:47:38
Professor Dominic Dwyer
Cardiff University
Psychology

In this course, Dr Philippa Carr (University of the West of England) explores qualitative methods. In the first lecture, we think about what qualitative methods are and how they differ from quantitative methods. In the second lecture, we think...
5 lectures
0:56:05
Dr Philippa Carr
University of the West of England
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 Ayoub Bouguettaya (University of Birmingham) explores types of data presentation and data distributions. In the first lecture, we look at some example graphs which present different sets of data and consider whether they have...
6 lectures
0:39:48
Dr Ayoub Bouguettaya
Birmingham University
Psychology

In this course, Dr Eduardo Vasquez (University of Kent) explores data collection and review in psychological research. In the first lecture, we think about qualitative data collection methods, including interviews and focus groups. In the second...
5 lectures
0:29:30
Dr Eduardo Vasquez
Kent University