PSY201 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology (8)
Abstract| This subject introduces students to current methodological and statistical techniques used in psychological research. A number of methodological approaches and data collection techniques are examined and evaluated. Students are also introduced to hypothesis testing, a range of common parametric and non-parametric inferential tests, and computer analysis of data. |
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| Session 1 | | Internal | Bathurst Campus | | Internal | Port Macquarie | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | | Distance | Bathurst Campus | Session 3 | | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PSY201
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Psychology |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
demonstrate an understanding of the value of both quantitative and qualitative research;
describe the applications, limitations, strengths, and weaknesses of a range of research methodologies;
select appropriate methodology(ies) for answering research questions;
describe the concepts, principles, and processes involved in developing high quality research;
describe and apply the ethical principles to be followed in carrying out research in psychology;
select, compute, and interpret selected parametric and non-parametric statistics appropriate to nominated research methods;
use a computer package (eg., SPSS) to analyse data; and
follow the conventions of the American Psychological Association for reporting research. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
* the foundations of research
* introduction to quantitative methods
* introduction to qualitative methods
* sampling
* ethical principles in psychological research
* topics in parametric statistics
* topics in non-parametric statistics
* power, effect size, and confidence intervals
* conventions for report writing in psychology |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
