Major Project A (Psychological Measurement Project)

Aims and objectives

To give students mastery of fundamental theoretical and practical skills in the selection, design, administration and interpretation of psychological measures through project work. The project is designed to engage students in authentic professional activities, and provide opportunities to develop skills such as project management, teamwork, communication skills, and reflective thinking, which are highly valued by employers.

After completing this unit of study, students are expected to understand how to:
• Develop and carry out a project brief in collaboration with stakeholders and/or peers
• Apply psychometric tests to real-life problems
• Draw on inter-disciplinary knowledge in problem-solving
• Follow project management processes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the project process through reflective reporting and peer review

Teaching methods

Units will be taught in a variety of modes including face to face, online, distance and blended modes. Delivery of this unit may be through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, laboratories, seminars and online.

Assessment

Written reports 30-40%
Workbook/online tasks 10-20%
Presentation 5-10%
Group project 40-50%

Generic skills outcomes

• Analysis skills: Applied research 
•  Problem solving skills: Problem identification, formulation and solution 
•  Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems: Imagination, innovation and abstract thinking 
•  Communication skills: Written communication 
•  Working independently as an individual and team member
  

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