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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
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Assessments
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Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 01 Mar 2021
- 30 Aug 2021
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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
Special requirements
No special 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: 28 Feb 21 to 30 May 21)
Research Methods, Design and Analysis, 12th Global ed.
Larry Christensen, R Burke Johnson and Lisa Turner
ISBN 9781292068466
Required
Next study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21
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