Describe and use appropriately the main basic research designs and data collection methods employed in psychology.

Summative Coursework:

This is a full research report following the protocols of report writing (i.e. including Title, Abstract, Introduction/ literature review, Method section, Results, Discussion, References, and Appendices). Data and background subject matter will be supplied and will relate to an experiment concerning Fundamental Attribution Theory.

General points:

1. The research report should be 1.5 line spaced
2. Font must be Ariel 12
3. The Abstract should be 150 words (+ or – 10%)
4. The Literature Review / Introduction should be 750 words (+ or – 10%)
5. The Discussion should be 750 words (+ or – 10%)
6. Where a word count is specified, failure to remain within the parameters set may result in a reduced mark
7. Please indicate the number of words in brackets at the end of the word limited sections, e.g. (146 words) at the end of the Abstract.
8. Follow the APA referencing guidelines

Marks:

This assignment contributes 30% toward the final module mark.
This assignment tests the following Learning Outcomes for the module:

1. Describe and use appropriately the main basic research designs and data collection methods employed in psychology;
2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of psychological measurement and probability theories;
3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of basic descriptive and inferential statistics;
4. Use SPSS to input, display and analyse data, and interpret SPSS output;
5. Disseminate research findings through scientific report writing;
6. Critically evaluate relevant theory and review relevant research;
7. Cite and reference sources appropriately and fully.

The Assignment Task:

This is a full research report following the protocols of report writing. It should, therefore, include the following sections:

Title
Abstract (150 words)
Introduction/ literature review (750 words)
Method section
Results
Discussion (750 words)
References
Appendices

Data and background subject matter will be supplied and will relate to an experiment concerning Fundamental Attribution Theory.

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