HPS771 - Psychology Research Methods (Introductory)

Unit details

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2022 unit information

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Last updated: 4 March 2022

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Ian Fuelscher
Trimester 3: Ian Fuelscher
Previously:Research Methods in Psychology A
Cohort rule:

This unit is at a postgraduate level and students enrolled in undergraduate courses cannot undertake it. Postgraduate students must check with their course adviser before enrolling in the unit

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

This unit is only available to students enrolled in H603 Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science

Incompatible with:

HP671, HPS201

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1 hour class (online) per week
1 x 1 hour Q & A (online) per week
1 x 2 hour seminar (campus) per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 1 hour class (online) per week
1 x 1 hour Q & A (online) per week
1 x 2 hour seminar (online) per week

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 procedures such as the t-test, chi-square, Analysis of Variance, Correlation and Regression. An important focus of the unit is on understanding the logic underlying the various statistical analyses covered. The unit also emphasises links between specific statistical analyses and common study designs used in psychology. Students will be taught to analyse data primarily through definitional formulae, as well as a computer-based statistical package.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Understand the purpose of statistical analysis in Psychology.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Understand the logic and calculation underlying various methods of statistical analysis.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Apply statistical knowledge to real-world research questions.

GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

Determine the appropriate method of analysis depending on the data and the research question to be answered.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO5

Interpret output from analyses using a statistical software program.

GLO3: Digital literacy

ULO6

Construct the results section of a research report for Psychology.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO6: Self-management

ULO7

Generate and evaluate solutions to statistical design challenges.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO6: Self-management

Assessment

Trimester 2 and Trimester 3:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Short answer assignment Short answer responses 30%
  • Week 7: Part 1
  • Week 10: Part 2
Assessment 2: Online Quizzes 3 quizzes 15%
  • Quiz 1: Week 4
  • Quiz 2: Week 8
  • Quiz 3: Week 11
Assessment 3: Multiple-choice examination 2 hours 35%
  • Examination period
Assessment 4: Research Design Challenge Short answer responses 20%
  • Week 11

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.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HPS771 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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