PSY3062 Research methods in psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY3062 Research methods in psychology is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2025 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 2025 handbook.
Overview
In this unit, you will continue your 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, you will develop experience performing statistical analyses using a statistical software package. Finally, you will continue your training in research design and analysis by undertaking an independent research project
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Data analysis and research methodsWritten20%
- Research reportWritten40%
- Final exam (2 hours and 10 mins)Examination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the theory underlying linear regression (including special case of analysis of variance), multiple predictors, and moderation and model comparison
- 2
Practically implement appropriate analysis plans using these models in software
- 3
Apply knowledge of the research process from: a) Organizing an argument based on background literature, b) formulating and justifying a research question and testable hypotheses, c) Performing appropriate analyses using statistical software, d) interpreting and discussing results from model testing
- 4
Prepare and communicate psychological findings by presenting a psychology research project in standard journal article format, including order of presentation, conventional methods of reporting statistics, appropriate use of tables and figures, and APA formatting
- 5
Make analysis and presentation choices that align with ethical practices for replication and reproducibility in psychology
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials23 hours
- Lectures24 hours
2 hours of lectures per week.
2 hours of tutorials 11 times per semester.
Induction tutorial: 1 hour in Week 1 of semester
Preparation: Eight 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 3 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Bradley Edwards
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Christopher Siva
- Dr Kristy Chong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3062?
PSY3062 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3062 offered?
In 2025, PSY3062 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia, with an online option.
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.