4686 (v.4) Psychology Research Methods 441


 

Area:School of Psychology
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Seminar:1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:Key theoretical and research developments in pure and applied areas of psychology. Critique of theoretical and empirical bases of key concepts in psychology. Generation of methodological improvements to critical experiments in several diverse case studies illustrating conflicting findings or explanations.
 
Unit Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will have - Knowledge of the processes and considerations that relate to 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 (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.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Assignments (2) 60%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

 

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