Abstract
This subject introduces students to current methodological and statistical techniques used in psychological research. A number of methodological approaches and data collection techniques are examined and evaluated. Students are also introduced to hypothesis testing, a range of common parametric and non-parametric inferential tests, and computer analysis of data.
Syllabus
the foundations of researchintroduction to quantitative methodssamplingethical principles in psychological researchtopics in parametric statisticstopics in non-parametric statisticspower, effect size, and confidence intervalsconventions for report writing in psychology
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
demonstrate an understanding of the value of quantitative research;
2.
describe the applications, limitations, strengths, and weaknesses of a range of research methodologies;
3.
select appropriate methodology(ies) for answering research questions;
4.
describe the concepts, principles, and processes involved in developing high quality research;
5.
describe and apply the ethical principles to be followed in carrying out research in psychology;
6.
select, compute, and interpret selected parametric and non-parametric statistics appropriate to nominated research methods;
7.
use a computer package (eg., SPSS) to analyse data; and
8.
follow the conventions of the American Psychological Association for reporting research.