THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD 
PSY1005: Psychological Research Methodology I 
Final Examination Guide and Notes 2025 
 
Part 01: Revision Notes 
Part 02: Practice Questions and Answers 
Part 03: Sample Final Exam Paper 
Part 04: Detailed Solutions and Explanations 
 
The 24/7 Online Support You Deserve 
Need to reach out to us with questions or for help? You’ll connect with a private tutor who is extremely passionate about the module to provide assistance and help ensure that you’re on the right track to graduating. 
 
Looking for more study resources? 
Find out about all the services and resources available for students at the University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield - PSY1005: Psychological Research Methodology I

£25.00

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025

University	The University of Sheffield
Module Code	PSY1005
Module Name	Psychological Research Methodology I
Credit Value	20 Credits
Notes Title	Final Examination Guide and Notes
Page Length	61

This comprehensive guide for Psychological Research Methodology I (PSY1005) at the University of Sheffield provides the essential tools to help you succeed in the module. The document covers all topics, offering clear explanations, illustrations, and worked examples to deepen your understanding and application of key concepts. It is logically structured, emphasising important concepts and methods, and includes practical examples to demonstrate their applications. Featuring the latest course content, this guide is designed to prepare you for academic success.

This module provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills that underpin the science of psychology. We consider why psychological scientists conduct empirical research the way they do, and how to conduct research in psychological science. Topics span the various stages of the research process, including the logic of hypothesis testing; types of research designs, methodologies, and measurement strategies; descriptive statistics; simple qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques; and critical thinking about published research. Students will develop their knowledge and skills by attending lectures and participating in activities and discussions in workshops and tutorials.

Credit Level: F4
Pre-requisite for: PSY339

MODULE CODE	MODULE NAME
ECN104	Introductory Finance for Economics
ECN120	Statistical Methods for Economics
ECN130	Economic Analysis and Policy
ECN201	Intermediate Microeconomics
ECN202	Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECN21004	Econometrics
ECN21007	Statistics and Econometrics
ECN340	Further Econometrics
ECN357	Modern Finance
MAS109	Probability and Data Science
MAS2010	Statistical Inference and Modelling
MAS372	Time Series
MGT102	Introduction to Management Accounting
MGT120	Introduction to Behaviour at Work
MGT132	Introduction to Financial Accounting
MGT143	Foundations in Financial Management
MGT223	Business Statistics
MGT225	Intermediate Financial Accounting
MGT230	Introduction to Corporate Finance and Asset Pricing
MGT233	Essentials of Marketing
MGT250	Financial Management
MGT321	Corporate Finance
MGT355	Advances in Financial Accounting
MGT375	Financial Derivatives
PSY1005	Psychological Research Methodology I

The University of Sheffield - PSY1005: Psychological Research Methodology I

INFORMATION

MODULE OVERVIEW

RELATED MODULES