6945 (v.3) Speech Science and Data Analysis 272

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):

2498 (v.7) Research Methods 215 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

12998 (v.3) Speech and Hearing Science 270

Syllabus:

Objective assessment focusing on applied issues using speech science instrumentation. Data organisation and analysis using nonparametric and parametric statistics. Interpretation and reporting of results from single case and multivariate research designs.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Develop and evaluate research designs and measurement techniques assessing treatment efficacy. Undertake clinically and or theoretically relevant measurements of speech using speech scienceinstrumentation incorporating digital signal processing. Analyse, interpret and report results from single case and group research designs, using appropriate nonparametric and parametric statistics. Apply and interpret multivariate analysis techniques used in speech pathology research.

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:

Howell D.C., (1999), Fundamental Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, 4th Ed., NY, Duxbury Press. Aron A. and Aron E., (1994), Statistics for Psychology, Englewood Cliffs, Prentice-Hall. Everitt B.S., (1996), Making Sense of Statistics in Psychology -A Second-Level Course, Oxford, Oxford University Press.

Unit Texts:

Silverman F.H., (1998), Research, Design and Evaluation in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 4th ed., Boston, Allyn and Bacon.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Instrumentation Assignment 25%, Acoustic Analysis Assignment 35%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. Attendance and Laboratory Exercises will be assessed by Pass/Fail assessment.

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