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PSY2051 - Research design and analysis6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSLUndergraduate Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health SciencesLeader: Dr Jim PhillipsOffered
Caulfield First semester 2008 (Evening) SynopsisThis unit covers at a more advanced level topics in research design and analysis presented in first-year psychology. The topics comprise experimental design and applied methodology. Experimental design and analysis includes hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, and post-hoc tests. Applied methodology includes correlation, chi-square, non-parametric tests and observational, archival and single subject designs. The laboratory program complements the lecture series, and provides further training in research techniques, analysis, oral presentations and teamwork. Compulsory attendance at weekend schools is required for all off-campus students. Objectives
On completion of this unit, students will have:
Assessment
Examination (3 hours, multiple-choice): 70% (60% lecture content Contact hoursTwo 1-hour lectures and the equivalent of one 2-hour laboratory per week Off Campus Attendance RequirementsCompulsory attendance at weekend schools is required for all off-campus students. PrerequisitesProhibitionsSTA11, GSC1601, COG1112 and SCY2185 |