HPS781 - Research Methods in Psychology B
Unit details
Year | 2014 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Online Trimester 3: Online |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit chair: | Trimester 1: Shannon Hyder Trimester 2: Shannon Hyder Trimester 3: Mathew Ling Email: HPS301@deakin.edu.au (HPS781 queries will be answered from this email) |
Prerequisite: | HPS771 |
Incompatible with: | HPS301 |
Contact hours: | 1 x 1 hour seminar per week, 1 x 2 hour lab class per week |
Note:You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin’s online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment. |
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
Examination (2 hours) 50%, weekly quizzes (5 multi-choice questions per week) 10%, assignment (2000 words) 40%
Prescribed texts
Field, A. (2013). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS (4th edition). Sage Publications
Gravetter, F. & Forzano, L. (2012). Research methods for the behavioural sciences (4th edition). Wadsworth: Belmont, CA.
Unit Fee Information
Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
$755 | $755 | $2769 | $3021 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.