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HPS911 - Advanced Research Methods

Year:	2024 unit information
Enrolment modes:	Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Online
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Unit Chair:	Trimester 1: Hua Yong Trimester 2: Hua Yong
Prerequisite:	Nil
Corequisite:	Nil
Incompatible with:	HPS907 and HPS707
Typical study commitment:	Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:	1 x 1 hour online lecture per week
Note: Students should consult with their PhD supervisors with regard to selection of elective topics

Content

This unit will focus on a variety of methodological approaches to research based upon the scientist-practitioner model of evidence-based practice. The course will provide an overview of data management, basic Structural Equation Modeling, and basic qualitative analysis. Students are expected to be familiar with univariate statistical techniques prior to commencing the course, and have some familiarity with multivariate techniques. Students will be required to screen, clean, and prepare data for analysis and to undertake preliminary univariate and multivariate screening assessment.

ULO	These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:	Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1	Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of replicability, reproducibility, and transparency in research methods and analytic techniques. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of reliability and validity in research instruments.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management
ULO2	Apply quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques, using statistical software programs where possible, to evaluate research questions in psychology.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management
ULO3	Interpret findings from published papers and output from analyses using statistical software programs.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management
ULO4	Evaluate the appropriateness of analytic methods and models depending on the data being analysed and the research question being asked.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management
ULO5	Transfer skills and knowledge from the analytic techniques studied to understand techniques not specifically taught.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Trimester 1:

Assessment description	Student output	Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit)	Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Part A: Written assignment Part B: Statistical analysis and written assignment	Part A: 500 words Part B: 1500 words	Part A: 10% Part B: 50% Ungraded pass/fail 60%	Week 4 - Part A Week 7 - Part B
Assessment 2: End-of-Unit Assessment	2 hours	Ungraded pass/fail 40%	End-of-unit assessment period

Assessment description

Student output

Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)

Indicative due week

Assessment 1:
Part A: Written assignment
Part B: Statistical analysis and written assignment

Part A: 500 words

Part B: 1500 words

Part A: 10%

Part B: 50%
Ungraded pass/fail 60%

Week 4 - Part A
Week 7 - Part B

Assessment 2: End-of-Unit Assessment

2 hours

Ungraded pass/fail
40%

End-of-unit assessment period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Hurdle requirement

Students must pass all assessments to pass the unit.

Learning Resource

There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.

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