| Area: | School of Psychology |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Introduction to advanced topics in research methodology relating to conducting applied research. Students are required to plan a suitable applied research project. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Knowledge of the processes and considerations that relate top quality control for research in psychology. Knowledge of the criteria useful in the assessment of quality in psychologic research. Ability to critically appraise published research and research proposals. Understanding the key issues involved in designing viable research projects. The skills and knowledge needed to write a research proposal. The skills and knowledge needed to write a report (Honours dissertation) on a research project. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 40%, Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
