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    Type of resources
    Activity/Lab, Lecture, Module
    Education level(s)
    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates)
    Primary user(s)
    Teacher
    Subject area(s)
    Social Science
    Language(s)
    English
    Cluster
    Replication Crisis and Credibility Revolution
    Last updated
    29 October 2026
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    Research Integrity and Open Science I (PSYC123)

    By Sally Linkenauger, Neil McLatchie, Dermot Lynott

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates) · For Teacher · Language English

    Abstract

    Psychologists engage in the scientific process with the intention of developing and testing theories that explain and understand human psychology and behaviour. This module introduces students to scientific process and practices, in order to ensure that psychological research is as rigorous, transparent and, ultimately, as reproducible as possible. We will also discuss problematic practices that have frequently occured in psychological research, and discuss the impact they have had on psychological knowledge, as well as learning how to avoid such problematic practices in the future.

    Keywords Scientific Process · Psychological Research · Problematic Practices