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), Trimester 3 (X) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | M Fuller-Tyszkiewicz (B) Email: HPS781@deakin.edu.au |
| Prerequisite: | HPS771 |
| Incompatible with: | HPS301 |
| Contact hours: | 2 hours (1 x 2-hour lab class) 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
Examination (2 hours) 50%, weekly quizzes (5 multi-choice questions per week) 10%, assignment (2000 words) 40%
Prescribed texts
Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics Using SPSS (3rd 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 |
| $733 | $733 | $2675 | $2918 |
* 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.
