PSY1020: Foundation Psychology B
Research methods in Psychology
Modern technology and the internet and psychological research
Ethics in psychological research
How to evaluate a study critically
Technologies:
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Neuroimaging techniques
o Computerised axial tomography (CAT scan)
o Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
o Positron emission tomography (PET)
o Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
Internet:
Has a major impact of research in psychology.
Positives:
- Online sources and easy/quick access to information
- Cost efficiency
Negatives:
- Validity of information
- Sampling issues
- Uncontrolled data collection procedures
- Ethical considerations
Ethics:
- Code of Ethics developed by the Australian Psychological Society (2007);
o Informed consent
o Maintain participant welfare
o Voluntary participation
o Ensure confidentiality
o Avoid deception
o Fair and humane treatment of animals
o Gain appropriate ethics approval
Critically evaluating research:
- Does the theoretical framework make sense?
- Is the sample adequate and appropriate?
Research methods in Psychology
Modern technology and the internet and psychological research
Ethics in psychological research
How to evaluate a study critically
Technologies:
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Neuroimaging techniques
o Computerised axial tomography (CAT scan)
o Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
o Positron emission tomography (PET)
o Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
Internet:
Has a major impact of research in psychology.
Positives:
- Online sources and easy/quick access to information
- Cost efficiency
Negatives:
- Validity of information
- Sampling issues
- Uncontrolled data collection procedures
- Ethical considerations
Ethics:
- Code of Ethics developed by the Australian Psychological Society (2007);
o Informed consent
o Maintain participant welfare
o Voluntary participation
o Ensure confidentiality
o Avoid deception
o Fair and humane treatment of animals
o Gain appropriate ethics approval
Critically evaluating research:
- Does the theoretical framework make sense?
- Is the sample adequate and appropriate?
