Advanced statistical methods, including multiple regression and meta-analysis

Advanced qualitative methods, including narrative and grounded theory approaches

Introduction to questionnaire design and analysis

Good clinical practice training (certificated)

Conducting a systematic literature search

The process of writing the literature review

Single n designs in clinical practice

1. Research Exam (50% weighted): A two-hour invigilated examination will cover research methodologies, quantitative and qualitative, and governance processes studied in Professional Research 1 and Professional Research 2.¿[LOs 1, 2]

2. Literature Review: The literature review assignment will form part of the Research Thesis which is submitted in Year 3. The paper will be written in the format specified by a targeted journal and be written to a publishable standard. The paper should be no more than 8,000 words. [LOs 2, 3, 4]

There is a formative submission opportunity for the Literature Review

In class teaching, comprising group discussions, practical exercises to consolidate learning, small group workshops (depending on need as these will be instigated where trainees feel they need extra support with topics, for example, help with statistics).

Independent study, which will be guided by the research team, along with support offered through individual meetings with research supervisor(s).

1. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of applicable techniques to use and interpret statistical and qualitative data.

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Analysis, Problem Solving, Application

2. Make informed judgments on complex issues related to quantitative and qualitative research methods and the governance and ethics of research.

Learning, Enquiry, Analysis, Problem Solving

3. Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary to be a critical and effective user, interpreter, and disseminator of the research evidence base relevant to clinical psychology practice and that of psychological services and interventions more widely.

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Enquiry, Communication, Reflection

4. Conceptualise, design and conduct a literature review to support the generation of new knowledge, which is consistent with the values of evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence

Knowledge and Understanding, Enquiry, Analysis, Communication, Application

A room in which discussion groups can be formed

Computers running statistical software capable of analysing the designs covered in the module

Internet and library resources

Andrews, M., Squire, C. & Tamboukou, M. (Eds.). (2013). Doing Narrative Research. Sage

Bendix, D., Muller, F., & Ziai, A. (2020). Beyond the master’s tools? Decolonising knowledge orders, research methods and teaching. Rowman and Littlefield

Booth, A., Papaioannou, D., & Sutton, A. (2016). Systematic approaches to a successful literature review (2nd Ed.). Sage

Charmaz, K. (2014) Constructing Grounded Theory¿ (2nd Ed.). Sage

Field, A. (2017). Discovering statistics using SPSS. (5th Ed.). Sage

Thambinathan, V., & Kinsella, E.A. (2021). Decolonizing methodologies in qualitative research: creating spaces for transformative praxis. Sage.

This module continues to explore the range of research methods, analytic tools and processes appropriate to research in clinical psychology, as introduced to you in the ‘Professional Research 1’ Module.¿ Teaching includes a mix of lectures, workshops and computer laboratory sessions. Research topics, process, governance, ethics, and advanced statistical and qualitative methods and techniques will be explained, discussed and explored/practised.¿ Research approaches included will be questionnaire design and analysis, multiple regression, analysis of variance, single n designs, meta-analysis, narrative analysis, IPA and grounded theory. Advanced research governance will be covered by means of mandatory Good Clinical Practice training (certificated) and further teaching on ethics. There will be focused teaching around conducting a systematic literature search and conducting/ writing a literature review.¿¿