Psychology Research Thesis 1

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Abstract

This subject, delivered in two parts, provides students with a mentored research experience. Students will learn about research ethics, research methods, and research proposal and report writing. They will develop skills in critical review and appraisal, theory development and testing, study design and data collection, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, written communication in the form of a research proposal, and oral communication in the form of a presentation of the research proposal. Students completing this subject will need to ensure that they enrol in the subject during January, and regularly visit the Interact2 site during January and February, prior to their session of enrolment officially commencing, as critical early information and content will be made available during this time.

Syllabus

Reviewing the literatureDeriving a research questionTheory development and testingResearch methods and study designWriting a project proposalEthical review of researchData collection skills and techniquesWriting an APA style research report

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to undertake a thorough literature review;

be able to demonstrate knowledge of research methods and sound study design;

be able to identify and suggest appropriate mitigation strategies for ethical risks associated with research;

be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills of data collection best practice; and

be able to effectively communicate the rationale and method of a research project via an APA style research report.

Assumed knowledge

Undergraduate training in research methods in an APS accredited 3-year course (or equivalent).

Enrolment restrictions

Students enrolling in PSY472 and PSY473 must not have already completed PSY436 or PSY437.

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