Use statistical software to explore and analyse basic types of quantitative data.
Introduction
This assessment has three parts:
A&B: Analyse data in JASP and report the results to address research questions.
C: Conduct a thematic analysis using qualitative data to address research questions.
PART A & B: Quantitative Data Analysis – Comparing groups
Assessment 3A and 3B consist of short-answer questions that are listed in the section below
labelled Directions.
Part A Misinformation data analysis
Imagine you are working as a researcher at a public health organisation. Concerned about
the spread of misinformation around topics such as vaccine risks, you want to know whether
people are misled when sources of information have false consensus. Data has already
been collected, and your job is to begin to analyse the data and report the results.
Part B Therapies data analysis
Another research project is investigating the effectiveness of a new Exposure-Based Cognitive
Therapy as treatment for depression. Again, your job is to begin to analyse the data and
report the results.
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PART C Qualitative Data Analysis
Exploring the concept of well-being for drama students and their lecturer
A final research project focuses on interviews with drama students and their lecturer. These
participants were asked about how they understood the concept of well-being in the context
of their drama education and the development of their acting skills. Your job is to conduct a
qualitative analysis of interview data and report your findings.
Purpose
The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate that you can apply knowledge and skills
from Modules 4 to 6 to address research questions.
Learning Outcomes
This assessment maps to the following course learning outcomes:
Synthesise quantitative evidence to address psychological research questions and
hypotheses.
Use statistical software to explore and analyse basic types of quantitative data.
Apply basic methods of conducting qualitative research in psychology.
Communicate research findings in a style that is suitable for technical reports.
