PSY5210 Clinical psychology research methods
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY5210 Clinical psychology research methods is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY5210
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PSY5210
1 unit list PSY5210 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Students must be enrolled in M6046.
Overview
Working with data, and interpreting analyses presented in other papers, is an essential part of any research project. Yet there are many paths available for analysing data. This unit will introduce you to cutting‐edge analysis methods used in neuroscience and psychology.
The overall goals of this unit are to make you aware of the methods that exist and to empower you in applying them. Lessons will cover methods including cluster and factor analyses, time series analysis, computational models, qualitative analysis, (multi-level) regression models, and machine learning.
Content will be presented in a modular, interactive workshop format, using modern statistical software, to provide you with a functional understanding of each method. Optional extension materials will be provided for students who wish to gain mastery in any particular method as they continue with their research. Assessments will allow you to explore the potential for different analysis methods in the context of your research project.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Peer Review: Journal Club Presentation (1 x video recording, 4-5 mins duration) PGOCompetency hurdle-
- Workbook: Research Methods Practise - PGOCompetency hurdle-
- Project Plan: Analysis Proposal (Maximum 1,750 words) PGOCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate a variety of cutting‐edge analysis methods used in neuroscience and psychology.
- 2
Identify when specific analytic methods are appropriate in the context of specific research designs, including quantitative vs. qualitative methods.
- 3
Apply cutting‐edge analysis methods and modern statistical software to real-world data.
- 4
Accurately interpret the findings of a variety of cutting-edge analysis methods.
- 5
Apply knowledge of analysis methods and research design to maximise the value of data.
- 6
Create a feasible and appropriate data analysis and research plan.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Seminars24 hours
Twelve topics, delivered via a 2-hour seminar, or online equivalent, for a total of 24 hours.
Online Q&A tutorials of one hour each (to support students who seek additional feedback) will also be available for a total of up to 12 hours.
Preparation / self-directed study: One hour per week for seminars and twelve hours preparation for assessment tasks.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Andrew Phillips
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Andrew Phillips
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY5210?
PSY5210 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY5210?
PSY5210 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PSY5211.
When is PSY5210 offered?
In 2024, PSY5210 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is PSY5210?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PSY5210 have an exam?
No. PSY5210 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.