HPS201 - Research Methods in Psychology A

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(B, G, W, X)
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:

N Kambouropoulos (B)

Trimester 3 2012: C Hyde (B)

Prerequisite:HPS111 and HPS121
Incompatible with: HPS671, HPS771
Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 6 x 2 hour tutorials (1 per fortnight)

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Content

This unit will introduce students to a variety of parametric univariate statistics commonly used in psychology. The focus is on both a conceptual and analytical understanding, rather than strict computational problem solving. The unit progresses from a discussion of descriptive statistics and the foundation of hypothesis testing to the introduction of specific statistical tests such as the t-test, chi-square, Analysis of Variance, Correlation and Regression. The concepts of reliability and validity in psychological research methodology will also be introduced. Students will be taught to analyse data primarily through definitional formulae, as well as a computer-based statistical package.

Assessment

Final examination (2 hours) 60%, assignment (maximum 2000 words) 40%

Prescribed texts

Howell, DC 2012, Statistical Methods for Psychology, 8th edition, Thomson/Wadsworth, Belmont, CA.

Unit Fee Information

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$706$706$706$2542$2714

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