Research Methods Revision January 2010 Research Methods Revision BATs  describe the different types of experimental and nonexperimental 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 Research Methods Revision Activity 1 Complete the Research Methods Glossary Use the text book to help you 10-15 mins 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. We will share  For each jot down .. responses in 20 mins  definition  2 examples and why used in these examples - strengths/ weaknesses Research Methods Revision Activity 3 Complete the ‘Defending the design’ worksheet 10 mins 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 Research Methods Revision Activity 5  Ethics  Match the cards  Write the answers in correct order on the blank sheet 15-20 mins 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 Research Methods Revision Plenary What is peer review and why is it needed? 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 Levels of measurement Which levels of measurement are being used in each of the following tests? 4 Research Methods 11 How securely attached is your child? Tick all of the following which apply: • 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 4 Research Methods 12 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 Parasocial attachments Which of these TV and video characters are you attached to? 4 Research Methods 14 How quickly does a child cry when left alone?  Timed in seconds from the departure of the primary carer 4 Research Methods 15 Does repetition help recall?  Number of repetitions of a nonsense syllable and its effect on accuracy of recall NCL PJX FRK GMW QSZ MYC BDK 4 Research Methods 16 Improving eyewitness testimony Which of the following factors do you think is most important in improving eyewitness recall? • 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 4 Research Methods 17 Are these subjects sciences?  Biology  Geography  Psychology  RE  Physics 4 Research Methods 18 Inferential Tests Spot the inferential test  Look at the scenarios on  Which Inferential test would you use in each case  Justify your choice.  Plenary Pub quiz  Use Quick Quiz round 1  Mark Round 1  Round 2  Mark round 2 