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 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 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
Engaging with data and interpreting analyses from existing research are essential components of any research project. Given the diverse and complex nature of data analysis pathways, this unit introduces core statistical concepts alongside advanced analytical methods commonly used in psychological science.
The primary objectives are to familiarise you with a broad range of analytical methods and to empower you to apply them effectively. The curriculum includes techniques such as data visualisation, advanced regression, longitudinal data analysis, cluster and factor analyses, and qualitative analysis. This unit is delivered through online modules, complemented by interactive workbooks that offer hands-on experience. Instruction will be conducted using modern statistical software, and assessments will evaluate your ability to apply various research methods.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Workbooks (8 workbooks x 60 mins each) Pass/FailArtefactCompetency hurdle-
- Research Plan (1,750 words) Pass/FailArtefactCompetency 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
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
Twelve topics, delivered as lectures via a 2-hour online content, 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 each online topic and twelve hours preparation for assessment tasks.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Gershon Spitz
- Chief Examiners
- Gershon Spitz
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 2025, PSY5210 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton, with an online option.
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 2 assessment tasks and no exam.