Introduction to Psychology Statistics and Research Methods

BPS Approval

All psychology degrees accredited by BPS require statistics and research methods.

Research Project Preparation

Preparation for dissertation/MSc projects, emphasizing skill development.

Replication Crisis

Widespread failure to reproduce results of published studies in psychology.

Reproducibility

Rerunning a study or analysis to obtain the same results as the original.

Inconsistencies in Reporting Stats

Up to 50% of studies may have discrepancies in reported statistics.

Implications for Public Policy

Replication crisis affects public policy, health, and education.

Skill Development

Focus on software and coding skills in research projects.

Lectures

Theory and live demos for statistics and research methods.

Labs

Hands-on data analysis experience following computing lectures.

Workshops

Support for practical project write-ups with weekly guidance.

Coursework Deadlines

Strict deadlines for module participation, reports, and tests.

Statistics ICT Test

Exam covering statistics theory and practical exercises.

Methods ICT Test

Exam focusing on methods lectures, multiple choice format.

Statistics Anxiety

Around 80% of psychology students experience statistics anxiety.

Mathematical Knowledge

Statistics anxiety doesn't require advanced math skills.