METHODS OF INQUIRIES IN PSYCHOLOGY

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Overview

This subject will consolidate and further develop your knowledge, skills and appreciation of a variety of research methods in psychology including meta-analysis, multivariate statistics, model testing approaches, qualitative designs and cross-cultural research methods, through seminars and a colloquium series. Discussion of research designs will strengthen your analytical skills and ability … For more content click the Read more button below.

This subject will consolidate and further develop your knowledge, skills and appreciation of a variety of research methods in psychology including meta-analysis, multivariate statistics, model testing approaches, qualitative designs and cross-cultural research methods, through seminars and a colloquium series. Discussion of research designs will strengthen your analytical skills and ability to choose suitable research designs. Online modules and assignments will enhance hands-on competencies in data analysis and report writing.

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Subject coordinator

Mathew Marques

Subject type

Honours

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

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Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Critically evaluate the strengths and weakness of a specific research design and a data analytic procedure and choose suitable methods to address psychological questions.

Plan and conduct data analysis, including conducting power analysis, data preparation, and testing assumptions.

Organise and report analytic procedures and outcomes effectively and appropriately for scientific communication.

Demonstrate an understanding of methodological and ethical issues associated with quantitative and qualitative research and cross-cultural investigation.

Learning activities

You will participate in weekly seminars in realtime, complete online modules and submit short reports on three of the topics provided, as well as be assessed on your learning with two online tests covering weekly learning material. You will also participate in a peer review assignment over several weeks that involves critically examining the methods used to investigate a variety of research questions in psychology.

Enrolment rules

Minimum credit point requirement

Requisite rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SHPS, SHPSB, SHPSW, SHPSO; OR Students must have completed 360 credit points in SHP, SHPYB, SHPYW, or SHPO.

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