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Research Methods

It is almost impossible to study psychology without a good knowledge of research methods, or methodology, and some knowledge of statistics.   

Here is a basic package on research methods which will supplement your class sessions.  It’s well worth working through. 

Check out these links:  all about variables, correlation and experiments in language that is probably less technical than your text books.  It includes basic stuff about experiments and some more advanced stuff about statistical testing and probability.

Powerpoint which might help your understanding of levels of measurement

Notes on reliability and validity

Here is an amazing American online stats book, which may have more than you actually need but really is useful in learning stats.  Teachers might find this particularly helpful.

Did you go to my workshop at Keele?  Here is the stuff I used.

Feel free to copy some of the diagrams and materials etc.  May save you some time!