Much of the discussion focuses on issues of the built environment particularly in relation to the design of workplaces. Assessment is by examination. This module discusses the nature and philosophy of psychology as an applied science. Students will be introduced to the basic issues relating to the nature, philosophy and strategies of applied science, to related issues of research ethics, and to quasi-experimental designs. The design and analysis of survey designs and the related use of questionnaire-based measurement will be discussed in some detail.
Assessment is by examination.
Students who require extra support in relation to their knowledge and use of statistics will be offered a supplementary series of tutorials. These will not be examined. It will be the students responsibility to ensure competence through personal study. Workplace Counselling This module concerns counselling in the workplace. It allows students to choose to study one of several possible specialist topics in employee support counselling.