Research Methods in Clinical Psychology (916C8)
Research Methods in Clinical Psychology
Module 916C8
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module explores the role of research in the context of clinical psychology. The module begins by describing what research is, and then discusses a number of ways in which research in clinical psychology can be conducted, with special attention being paid to the role of the scientist-practitioner and the scientific method. The module then considers what kinds of questions clinical psychologists are interested in addressing and how they might go about answering them. The bulk of the module is concerned with describing and evaluating a range of research methods used by clinical psychology researchers. The module includes discussion of the practical and ethical issues that clinical psychologists are likely to encounter while undertaking research. Finally, this module explores the translation of research findings into the practice of clinical psychology, and what promotes and restricts the application and development of evidence based practice in the NHS context
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the types of research questions relevant to clinical psychology and the ability to develop and propose new research questions
Apply their knowledge of research methods and of ethical issues in clinical research to answering novel research questions within the context of clinical psychology
Describe and critically evaluate a number of current research methods in clinical psychology research.
Describe how research contributes to the practice of clinical psychology and what the benefits and challenges of translating research into practice are.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Report (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
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