UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

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 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 2
Clayton, Malaysia

This is the 2022 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 2022 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: PSY3041 or (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 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus
Second semesterClaytonDe
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Explain the theory underlying analysis of variance and multiple regression (general linear models);

  2. 2

    Perform and interpret analysis of variance and multiple regression where conditions are appropriate forthese statistical analyses;

  3. 3

    Apply knowledge of the research process from the original idea to hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis/interpretation;

  4. 4

    Critically analyse a specific research area of psychology;

  5. 5

    Interpret and present empirical results in an academic style in the format of an empirical journal article.

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Lectures12 hours
1 hour of lectures per week.
2 hours of tutorials per week (Clayton).
2 hours of tutorial 10 times per semester (Malaysia).
Preparation: 8 hours background reading/preparation for lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks per week. Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.

Where it fits

PSY3062 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Dawei Zhang
Mr Jake Hoskin
Chief Examiners
Dr Michelle Byrne

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PSY3062?

PSY3062 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is PSY3062 offered?

In 2022, PSY3062 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.

Which majors and minors include PSY3062?

PSY3062 is part of Psychology.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Psychology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available