EDF5547 Counselling research design, statistics and program evaluation
Faculty of Education
EDF5547 Counselling research design, statistics and program evaluation is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Summer A and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Summer A, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5547
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5547
1 unit list EDF5547 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit addresses approaches to research design and analysis. The topics comprise experimental design, applied methodology, and qualitative research. Experimental design and analysis includes hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance and post-hoc tests. Applied methodology includes correlation, chi-square, non-parametric tests and observational, archival and single subject designs. The laboratory program complements the learning, and provides further training in research techniques and analysis.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly online quizzes (2500 words or equivalent)65%
- Data analysis and report writing assignment (1500 words or equivalent)35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate the conceptual and practical skills in designing and analysing research
- 2
Identify the appropriate application of a variety of statistical tests
- 3
Apply statistical skills using data analysis software.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 2-hr lecture per week
- 2-hr laboratory class per fortnight
(b) Additional requirements (all students):
- Independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Masoumeh Alavi
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Masoumeh Alavi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5547?
EDF5547 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5547?
EDF5547 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5550.
When is EDF5547 offered?
In 2020, EDF5547 runs in Summer A and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is EDF5547?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5547 have an exam?
No. EDF5547 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.