BHS3110

Researching Behaviour: Principles and Practice ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Francesca Collins

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Students will be introduced to the practice of behavioural research through the development of a research proposal in an area of their choice. The proposal will draw on the student's own interests and incorporate material presented in the seminar series. Topics to be covered in the seminar series include: ethics in research involving humans, research design; sampling, data collection, analysis and interpretation, reporting of findings and statistical concepts.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate: 1. a broad understanding of the main stages and tasks of behavioural research. 2. a broad understanding of the basic practical and ethical issues surrounding the conduct of behavioural research. 3. the skills to produce a well-structured proposal for a small behavioural research project on a topic of their own choice. 4. a greater degree of theoretical understanding and more sophisticated analysis in their written work than students enrolled in BHS2110.

Assessment: Research proposal (2500 words): 55% + Two 1-hour tests (2000 words): 45%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites: BHS1711 and BHS1712 or equivalent

Prohibitions: BHS2110, PCE3040, SCY2261, SCY3261, GSC1112, COG1112