The module provides an introduction to quantitative research methods and statistical methods, and qualitative data collection and analysis. The basic principles of study design and methodology are introduced. Quantitative statistical analysis methods are taught using SPSS and include ANOVA, regression analyses and statistics for questionnaire design. An overview of qualitative research methods is provided.

• General Overview and Measurement in Health Psychology

• Hypothesis Testing, Sample Size, Probability & Power Calculations

• Introduction to SPSS for Windows

• Testing parametric assumptions and Basic Statistics

• ANOVA and ANCOVA

• Statistics for Questionnaire Design

• Factor Analysis

• Correlation and Linear Regression

• Logistic Regression

• Multivariate Linear Regression

• Introduction to Qualitative Research

• Revision session

Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods 1 is contributed to the Module Library by the UCL Research Department of Epidemiology & Public Health where it forms part of the Graduate Programme in Health Psychology (programme director: Prof Andrew Steptoe; Prof Jane Wardle) and where further information is available.

If you have questions...

• To find out more about the UCL Health & Medical Sciences Programme, consult the website or contact the HMS Programme Administrator, Ms Tanya Harbinson.
• To find out more about academic aspects of Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods 1, contact the module tutor(s) via the module administrator in the parent department, Mrs Madiha Sajid.
• To clarify practical, organisational or administrative aspects of Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods 1, contact the module administrator in the parent department, Mrs Madiha Sajid
• To discuss taking Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods 1 as a standalone course for continuing professional development purposes, contact the module administrator in the parent department, Mrs Madiha Sajid