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9846 (v.4) Research Methods 321


 

Area:

School of Psychology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

8512 (v.5) Research Methods 225 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Cover a range of methodological issues associated with the types of research conducted within the discipline of Psychology. It will focus particularly on the practical aspects of research, including such issues as reliability, validity and the interpretability of research data. The major assignment involves writing a research proposal in a chosen area of research.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit it is envisaged that the student will have i) an appreciation of the diverse methodology available to psychologists, ii) a detailed understanding of experimental design including the choice of the appropriate statistical procedure, iii) a working knowledge of qualitative data collection and analysis. A high level of competence in the use of SPSS for Windows.

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:

Howell D.C., (2002), Statistical Methods for Psychology, (5th ed.), Pacific Grove, Duxbury. Coakes S.and Steed L., (2002), SPSS - Analysis without Anguish, Brisbane, John Wiley and Sons. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Ed.), (2001), Washington DC, American Psychological Association.808.06615 PUB

Unit Texts:

Pelham B.W. and Blanton H., (2003), Conducting Research in Psychology - Measuring the Weight of Smoke, Belmont, Wadsworth/Thompson Learning.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Written Proposal 50%, Mid Semester Examination 25%, Final Examination 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10100 Mathematical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

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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