One practical research exercise to gather data relevant to topics covered in clinical psychology - a content analysis that explores attitudes to mental health. This practical research exercise must adhere to ethical principles in both content and intention. In conducting the practical research exercise, you must:
perform a content analysis
analyse at least two sources such as radio interviews, newspapers, magazines) to compare attitudes towards mental health.
make design decisions when planning and gathering sources for a content analysis, including credibility of secondary data, ethical considerations, controls and reliability.
collect, present and comment on sources gathered.
consider strengths and weaknesses of a content analysis and possible design improvements.
complete the procedure, results and discussion section of a report.
Comparing how attitudes to mental health have changed over time.
How different sources report mental health.
State one aim of your practical investigation. (1) January 2018
Describe the procedure you used to gather data in your practical investigation. (4) October 2017
Describe the procedure you used in your practical investigation. (4) June 2018
Describe the results of your practical investigation. (4) January 2018
State one conclusion you made in your practical investigation. (1) October 2017
Describe the conclusion(s) you made in your practical investigation. (2) June 2018
Explain one weakness of the sources you gathered for your practical investigation. (2) October 2017
Explain one strength of the methodology used in your practical investigation. (2) January 2018
Explain two improvements you could make to your practical investigation. (4) October 2019
Evaluate your clinical psychology practical investigation. (16) January 2020