AZA3018 Research design and quantitative methods
Faculty of Arts
AZA3018 Research design and quantitative methods is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 and Summer B at South Africa. It needs AZA2490, AZA1020, AZA2495, AZA2015, AZA2455 and AZA1019.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2, Summer B
- South Africa
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before AZA3018
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
After AZA3018
No unit lists AZA3018 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
The unit expands the analytic and methodological research topics studied in first and second year Psychology units, with emphasis on theoretical, conceptual and practical explanations of advanced comparative techniques (Independent-, Repeated- and Mixed-Methods ANOVA), correlational techniques (Standard and Hierarchical Multivariate Regression), and the psychometric principles and methods of test reliability. The laboratory programme focuses on the application of research design and analytical techniques for developing APA-style quantitative research reports.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester - South Africa | South Africa | On campus |
| Summer semester B | South Africa | On campus |
Assessment
- Assignment Task 115%
- Assignment Task 215%
- Lecture Topic Quizzes - (2.5 x 4)10%
- Class Participation Activities10%
- Examination50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the correct analytical techniques to various comparative and correlational designs;
- 2
Apply research design principles to practical research problems;
- 3
Assess the assumptions of data required for parametric analyses appropriate to answering specific research questions;
- 4
Critically evaluate the merits of various methods of assessing psychometric test reliability;
- 5
Discuss the results of quantitative research in the context of relevant literature;
- 6
Prepare a quantitative report in APA format.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
This teaching and learning approach provides facilitated learning, practical exploration and peer learning of research methods, design and analysis.
Learning resources
Required resources
Allen, P. & Bennett, K. (2014). SPSS Statistics Version 22. A practical guide. Australia: Cengage
Field, A. (2017) Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics (5 th Edition). London: Sage Publications.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Alex Asakitikpi
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Jade Potgieter
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AZA3018?
You need AZA2490, AZA1020, AZA2495, AZA2015, AZA2455 and AZA1019 before you enrol; and AZA3462, AZA3465 and AZA3135 before or alongside it.
When is AZA3018 offered?
In 2021, AZA3018 runs in Semester 2 and Summer B at South Africa.
How much work is AZA3018?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AZA3018 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.