PSY201 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology (8)

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.

Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Bathurst Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
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.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Psychology

Assumed Knowledge

PSY101 and PSY102

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • demonstrate an understanding of the value of quantitative 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.

Syllabus

This 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

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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