Psychological Investigation

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to plan a piece of research.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify an appropriate theme for the research, developing this into a title, aim and hypotheses.

  • 1.2

    Show an understanding of the background area from a range of sources.

  • 1.3

    Produce a brief outline plan/proposal for the research.

2.

Be able to use appropriate methodology to collect and analyse data/information appropriate to the aims of the investigation, which shows due care and diligence.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Show a consideration of ethical issues relevant to the investigation by carrying out the investigation with due care and diligence.

  • 2.2

    Collect sufficient and accurate data appropriate to the aims of the investigation using appropriate methodology.

  • 2.3

    Interpret the data to reach an appropriate conclusion.

  • 2.4

    Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of the research.

3.

Be able to produce a report.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Produce a suitably structured report following established conventions.