Advanced Research Methods
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
BEHL 3005
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
007650
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Psychology, Social Work and Social Policy
Course aim
Students will attain advanced skills in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of psychological research.
Course content
Students will develop an advanced understanding of research design and evaluation (including questionnaire design, survey technique and sampling procedures), advanced skills in the selection, SPSS calculation and reporting of appropriate statistical tests (including multivariate data screening, advanced parametric inferential statistical tests, reliability, power and effect size) and the ethics of research (including issues related to culture and dependent populations). Students will apply this knowledge in the preparation of an APA style research report.
Textbook(s)
Andy Field 2017, Discovering Statistics using IBM SPSS, 5th, SAGE
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| BEHL 3002 | Cognitive Psychology |
| BEHL 2005 | Introductory Research Methods |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
| Lecture | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| Computer Practical | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Examination, Research report
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
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