PSY4510

Research project proposal ( 0 points, SCA Band 1, 0.000 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr G Walker

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2006 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2006 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2006 (OCL)
Caulfield Second semester 2006 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: Students will develop a viable research proposal to address a question of psychological importance. They will make application to SCERH for approval to conduct the research.

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Analyse theories, concepts and issues central to aspecific topic; 2. Design a research study including the selection of an appropriate methodology; 3. Understand the options available in research design and analysis, and how to select them; 4. Know the ethical and professional issues confronting researchers; 5. Be able to complete a successful application for Ethics Approval.

Assessment: OCDL: Submission of a research proposal, and an application to SCERH for research approval. On-campus: Oral presentation of the rationale and design of the proposed research study, and application to SCERH for research approval

Corequisites: PSY4502