Unit details
HPS781 - Research Methods in Psychology B
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, G, X), trimester 2 (X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Trimester 1 M Fuller-Tyszkiewcz (B), Trimester 2 P Wig (S) |
| Prerequisite: | HPS771 |
| Incompatible with: | HPS301 |
| Contact hours: | 4 hours (1 x 2-hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour practical) per week. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit provides an advanced treatment of several important techniques required for the conduct of independent research. Topics include: experimental design and the analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistical procedure including planned contrasts, simple effects, interpretation of higher order factorial designs; repeated measures and mixed-mode ANOVA; non-experimental designs, scale construction and surveys; sampling; data screening; and multiple regression. Students will be given experience in the design and conduct of psychological research, analysis of data using a computer-based statistical package, and writing research reports using APA format.
Assessment
Examinations (2.5 hours) 60%, assignment (2000 words) 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $680 | $680 | $680 | $2449 | $2672 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005
***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
