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EDF5547

Faculty of Education

18 September 2017 27 April 2024

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Monash University

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Education

Offered

Not offered in 2016

Synopsis

This unit addresses approaches to research design and analysis. The topics comprise experimental design, applied methodology, and qualitative research. 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 learning, and provides further training in research techniques and analysis.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate the conceptual and practical skills in designing and analysing research
  2. identify the appropriate application of a variety of statistical tests
  3. apply statistical skills using data analysis software.

Assessment

Online quizzes (600 words, 15%)
Two data analysis and report writing assignments (600 words, 15%; 800 words, 20%)
Examination (multiple-choice) (2 hours, 2000 words, 50%)
Students must pass the examination to achieve a pass for this unit.

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • 2-hr lecture per week
  • 2-hr laboratory class per fortnight
  • Additional requirements (all students):

    • Independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.

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    This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

    Counselling