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$3,180 $3,430
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Feb 2022
- 29 Aug 2022
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QS RANKING 2021
20
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
25
Subject details
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- Scientific Method
- Research Approaches and Data Collection Methods
- Measurement and Sampling
- Ethical Issues in Research
- Experiments and experimental designs
- Quasi-experiments and non-experiments
- Survey research
- Qualitative and Mixed Methods research
- Analysing and Interpreting Data
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of different research designs and research methods for psychology and health sciences. Students will gain familiarity with the scientific method, ethical issues in research, measurement, research design, and research methods. Students will be given the opportunity to develop professionally relevant knowledge in the selection and evaluation of research designs and methods and how to collect data that will address specific research questions.
Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.
- Critical Review (15%)
- Research Project (35%)
- Final Assessment (TBC) (50%)
Current study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21
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Next study term: 27 Feb 22 to 29 May 22
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