A consolidation and extension of the methods and analysis techniques introduced in PSYC2009. Topics include the measurement of psychological constructs, experiments and survey designs; analysis of variance for one- and two-way between- and within-subjects designs, planned and post-hoc contrasts, integration of ANOVA and regression as an introduction to the general linear model, searching and analysing the psychological literature, using SPSS ANOVA and Regression models to analyse data, reporting analyses. Examples are extrapolated from published studies in the psychological literature. The course will be taught at a level appropriate for intending honours students.
This is an Honours Pathway Course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Knowledge and Understanding of the application of statistics within Psychology
- Critical Thinking Skills in Psychological research
- Knowledge and Understanding of research methods within Psychology
- Communication Skills in statistics and research methods in Psychology
Indicative Assessment
- Mid Semester Exam (35) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- End of Semester exam (45) [LO 1,2,3]
- Lab Exercises (20) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
- Face-to face component which will consist of 1 x 2 hour lecture per week plus 16 hours of labs spread across the semester.
- Approximately 90 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures, laboratory classes and other assessment tasks.
Inherent Requirements
To be determined
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Statistical Methods for Psychology 8th Edition Professor David C Howell ISBN-13:9780495597841 ISBN-10:0495597848.
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Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 4B
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4110 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5880 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3689 | 22 Feb 2021 | 01 Mar 2021 | 31 Mar 2021 | 28 May 2021 | In Person | View |