Introductory Research Methods

Course aim

To develop students' skills in the critical evaluation of research, to familiarise students with the basic methodologies for conducting research in behavioural science, and to introduce them to a range of commonly used statistical tests.

Course content

In this course students will develop their knowledge of basic research designs and the ethics of research, and will develop their skills in the critical evaluation and summary of published research. Students will also develop skills in the selection, SPSS computation and reporting of basic descriptive and inferential statistics. They will apply these skills in the preparation of an APA style research report.

Textbook(s)

Cozby, P.C. & Nates, S.C 2021, Methods in Behavioural Research, 14th ed, McGraw Hill, New York

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Must satisfy one of the following: completion of Psychology 1A or Psychology 1B or concurrent enrolment in Psychology 1B

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

Continuous assessment, Examination, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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