PSY6210 Research methods: How to make the most of your data
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY6210 Research methods: How to make the most of your data is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2025
- Full year
- 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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Full year | 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 PSY6210?
PSY6210 has no prerequisites.
When is PSY6210 offered?
In 2025, PSY6210 runs in Full year at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is PSY6210?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PSY6210 have an exam?
No. PSY6210 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.