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PSY248 - Research Design and Analysis

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Psychology

PSY247

PSY150 or PSY140, PSY151 or PSY141 and PSY101

Unit Description

This unit provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for further training in psychology training. It also provides groundwork for further study of research methods and statistical techniques.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Evaluate research, research designs, and statistical testing in the discipline of Psychology.
2.	Apply appropriate statistical techniques to test research questions.
3.	Analyse, interpret and report the findings of statistical tests accurately and appropriately, given socio-cultural, methodological, and ethical considerations.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Online Quiz (5 x 15 minutes)	30%	1,2,3
2.	Report (1500 words)	30%	1,2
3.	Exam (2 hours)	40%	1,2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2022	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2022	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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