Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Fortnightly |
Syllabus: | The quantitative and qualitative methodologies commonly encountered in behavioural science as well as the ethical issues involved in conducting such research. Selected topics covered include - experimental design, survey research and questionnaire design, correlational and differential methods, naturalistic observation, case study research and qualitative approaches. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Have an in depth appreciation of ethical issues relating both to the treatment of research participants and to the integrity of science in general. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the research methodologies and designs used in the behavioural sciences. Have practical experience in data collection techniques. Convey summary information (in written format) for a variety of data types. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Rosnow R.L. and Rosenthal R., (2002), Beginning Behavioural Research - A Conceptual Primer, (4th ed.), New Jersey, Prentice Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Workbooks (2) 40%, End-of-semester Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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