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PSY3111 Research Methods in Psychology B

Semester 2, 2022 Online
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences
School or Department : School of Psychology and Wellbeing
Grading basis : Graded
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Staffing

Examiner:

Requisites

Pre-requisite: PSY2100

Overview

The discipline of psychology is based on a solid foundation of scientific research. Researchers use a variety of conceptual, logical and mathematical tools to reduce uncertainty in the state of psychological knowledge. This course introduces more advanced research methodologies and statistical techniques.

This course builds upon the basic methods and tools of psychological research, extending the range and complexity of questions which can be addressed. A variety of research designs are introduced including survey design, quasi-experimental designs and single-subject and small-n designs as ways of answering specific questions and dealing with potential confounds. The statistical and analytic tools associated with these techniques are also explored including factorial analysis of variance, and multiple regression Real data is used to develop practical analysis skills and enhance conceptual understanding. Reliable access to a suitable computer and internet access is required as per Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences requirements.

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. identify the ethical guidelines researchers must follow and describe how researchers implement these guidelines in actual studies;
  2. describe different research designs, identify when it is appropriate to use them, and the various factors that contribute to internal and external validity;
  3. identify the theoretical concepts used in a study, the variables used to operationalise these concepts, and the control techniques used;
  4. propose research questions and hypotheses to test psychological concepts and theories and select the most appropriate analytic technique;
  5. apply conceptual understanding of analysis of variance to more advanced statistical analyses such as factorial analysis of variance, and multiple regression;
  6. analyse psychological research data and be able to interpret the output of each test as well as measures of effect size;
  7. write an extended research report in APA style focusing on the link between the research question, the rationale for the analytic technique used, the results of the analyses and the importance and meaning of the results.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Ethical issues in research 5.00
2. Survey Design and Issues 20.00
3. Quasi-experimental Designs and Issues 15.00
4. Single case and small-n Designs and Issues 15.00
5. Elements of a research report 10.00
6. One-Way ANOVA and Factorial ANOVA 15.00
7. Simple and Multiple Regression 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

American Psychological Association 2020, Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edn, American Psychological Association, Washington DC.
(Recommended, if students have not obtained it for PSY2100.)
Shaughnessy, JJ, Zechmeister, EB & Zechmeister, JS 2015, Research methods in psychology, 10th edn, McGraw Hill, New York.
(Note: The 9th edition is acceptable as the chapters in the 9th and 10th are the same. Please note that students are responsible for finding the relevant pages.)
Free Download of Open-source JASP (Jeffrey鈥檚 Amazing Statistical Program)
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Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Report A1 of 2 No 5 1
Assignments Written Literature review Yes 15 3,4
Assignments Written Quiz 1 No 20 2,3
Assignments Written Report A2 of 2 No 40 3,4,5,6,7
Assignments Written Quiz 2 No 20 5,6
Date printed 10 February 2023