PSY3062 - Research methods and theory - 2019

In this unit, students will continue their training in research via three components. First, research design and analysis topics presented in first and second year will be explored at a more advanced theoretical level. The major focus of this component will be analysis of variance and multiple regression. Second, students will develop experience performing statistical analyses using a statistical software package. Finally, students will continue their training in research design and analysis by undertaking a group-based research project under the supervision of a member of staff.

On successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Explain the theory underlying analysis of variance and multiple regression (general linear models);

2. Perform and interpret analysis of variance and multiple regression where conditions are appropriate forthese statistical analyses;
3. Apply knowledge of the research process from the original idea to hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis/interpretation;
4. Critically analyse a specific research area of psychology;
5. Interpret and present empirical results in an academic style in the format of an empirical journal article.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

• 6 x online quizzes (15 minutes each) (10%)
• Draft research report (1,500 words) (15%)
• Research report (3,000 words) (35%)
• Exam (2 hours) (40%) (hurdle)

Lectures: 1 x 2 hour weekly.

Tutorials: 1 x 2 hour weekly.

Attendance at tutorials or weekend schools is required in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.

See also Unit timetable information

Tutorials are online for off-campus students.

Psychology

Psychological science

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych/course/ugrad/major-minor.html