PSYC4000

Advanced Methodology

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Psychology

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1
Ourimbah	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

Advanced topics in research methodology and statistics relevant to the current set of projects undertaken by the cohort of students at this level. Complex research designs are discussed, including experimental and applied psychology research, qualitative and quantitative methods and issues related to projects involving pre-existing data sets. Additional advanced material in the statistical analysis of research data including power analysis, meta-analysis, ANCOVA and analysis of multi-way frequency data.
Students CANNOT take PSYC4000 with any of the following courses: PSYC4120, PSYC4220, PSYC409A or PSYC409B.

Objectives

At the successful completion of this course, students will have:
1. Gained knowledge in research methods and research ethics that is suitable for a professional psychologist.
2. Expanded the following research skills:
* selecting and administering appropriate statistical tests
* interpreting the results of statistical tests
* interpreting and critically evaluating research papers.

Content

The course will cover a variety of advanced topics in research methods, such as measurement, multivariate statistics, meta-analysis, and program evaluation.

Replacing Course(s)

PSYC4120, PSYC4220 and PSYC4090A and PSYC4090B.

Transition

Students CANNOT take PSYC4000 with any of the following courses:
PSYC4120, PSYC4220, PSYC409A or PSYC409B.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

(PSYC2070 or STAT2000) and (PSYC3010 or PSYC3000)

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Laboratory
Tutorial
Workshop
Computer Lab

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	In class exam on a computer based advanced statistical analysis
Examination: Formal	Final exam based on all lectures and readings.

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Computer Lab: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 6 weeks

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the BPsychology, BArts(Hons), BScience(Hons), BSocScience(Hons) Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Postgraduate).

Timetables