PSY451 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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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Distance | Bathurst Campus | Session 3 | Distance | Bathurst Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PSY451
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 informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Psychology |
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Enrolment restrictions
Students may not complete PSY451 and PSY201 in the same award. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the value of quantitative research;
- be able to describe the applications, limitations, strengths, and weaknesses of a range of research methodologies;
- be able to select appropriate methodology(ies) for answering research questions;
- be able to describe the concepts, principles, and processes involved in developing high quality research;
- be able to describe and apply the ethical principles to be followed in carrying out research in psychology;
- be able to select, compute, and interpret selected parametric and non-parametric statistics appropriate to nominated research methods;
- be able to use a computer package (e.g., SPSS) to analyse data; and
- be able to 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
- 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 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.