9846 (v.4) Research Methods 321

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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.
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., (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.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y