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
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Co Requisite(s): | 12998 (v.3) Speech and Hearing Science 270
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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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. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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