301659 (v.3) Psychology Dissertation 492

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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.
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
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:	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.
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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y