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
Assumed knowledge
PSY101 and PSY102
Enrolment restrictions
Students may not complete PSY451 and PSY201 in the same award.