PSY3062 Research methods and theory
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY3062 Research methods and theory is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY3062
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY3062
No unit lists PSY3062 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Either any two of PSY2031, PSY2042 or PSY3041; OR PSY2061 and PSY2071
(Please note that PSY2051 is incompatible with PSY2061 and PSY2071)
Overview
In this unit, students will continue their training in research via three components. First, research design and analysis topics presented in first and second year will be explored at a more advanced theoretical level. The major focus of this component will be analysis of variance and multiple regression. Second, students will develop experience performing statistical analyses using a statistical software package. Finally, students will continue their training in research design and analysis by undertaking a group-based research project under the supervision of a member of staff.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | De |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Research report - Final submission (35%), Draft submission (10%), Data analysis plan (5%)50%
- 6 x online quizzes (15 minutes each)10%
- Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the theory underlying analysis of variance and multiple regression (general linear models);
- 2
Perform and interpret analysis of variance and multiple regression where conditions are appropriate forthese statistical analyses;
- 3
Apply knowledge of the research process from the original idea to hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis/interpretation;
- 4
Critically analyse a specific research area of psychology;
- 5
Interpret and present empirical results in an academic style in the format of an empirical journal article.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories26 hours
- Workshops24 hours
Lectures: 1 x 1 hour weekly.
Tutorials: 1 x 2 hour weekly.
Attendance at tutorials recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Where it fits
PSY3062 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Jake Hoskin
- Dr Goh Pei Hwa
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nicole Thomas
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3062?
PSY3062 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3062 offered?
In 2020, PSY3062 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does PSY3062 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PSY3062?
PSY3062 is part of Psychology.