AZA2490 Research assessment
Faculty of Arts
AZA2490 Research assessment is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at South Africa. It needs AZA1019 and AZA1020 and unlocks 6 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for AZA2490. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before AZA2490
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After AZA2490
6 units list AZA2490 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- AZA2015Biological and cognitive psychologyNo reviews yetCoreq
- AZA2495Social and community psychologyNo reviews yetCoreq
- AZA3018Research design and quantitative methodsNo reviews yet
- AZA3135Abnormal behaviourNo reviews yet
- AZA3360Psychotherapy and counsellingNo reviews yet
- AZA3465PersonalityNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: GSC1601, COG1112, PSY2051
Overview
The unit expands the study of topics in the field of research assessment already encountered in the first year. It focuses on experimental design and applied methodology, covering experimental design and analysis, hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, and post-hoc tests, correlation, chi-square, non-parametric tests and observational, archival and single subject designs. The laboratory programme complements the lectures, and provides further training in research techniques, analysis, oral presentations and teamwork.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester - South Africa | South Africa | On campus |
Assessment
- Research Design and Analysis Exercises15%
- Research Report15%
- Lecture Topic Quizzes10%
- Class Participation Exercises10%
- End of Semester Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Design and analyse psychological assessment projects.
- 2
Apply of a range of statistical tests appropriately.
- 3
Use statistical packages effectively.
- 4
Prepare a psychological report.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Statistical Software (SPSS / PASW)
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Dionne Morris
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Alex Asakitikpi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AZA2490?
You need AZA1019 and AZA1020 before you enrol; and AZA2495, AZA2455 and AZA2015 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after AZA2490?
AZA2490 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 6 units, including AZA2015, AZA2495, AZA3018, AZA3135, AZA3360 and AZA3465.
When is AZA2490 offered?
In 2022, AZA2490 runs in Semester 1 at South Africa.
How much work is AZA2490?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AZA2490 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.