Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Students jointly conduct the research planned in the associated unit Psychology Dissertation 491 and write up an individual account in the form of a dissertation. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to - Design, execute and report the results of a major research project. Generate a detailed plan for completion of a group task, including strategies for decision-making |
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: | Tabachnick, B.G. and Fidell, L.S., (2001), Using Multivariate Statistics, 4th ed., Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Shaughnessy, J.J., Zechmesiter, E.B. and Zechmeister, J.S., (2000), Research Methods in Psychology, Boston, Allyn and Bacon. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed text as this is a dissertation unit. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assessment of the individually written dissertation 80%. Assessment of the individually written critique of the group process including an account of the group dynamics and self-reflection of the student's own contribution 20%. 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: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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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