PSYC6615
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
With guidance and mentoring from one or more research supervisors, PSYC6615 allows you to complete the research project you designed in PSYC6515. You will conduct a research project to develop skills in evaluating existing research, implementing an empirical research methodology and collecting and interpreting data. Teaching is by individual supervision and you will have the opportunity to report on what you have discovered.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Singapore NAIHE
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply a research plan to evaluate research questions and/or hypotheses.
2. Analyse and interpret data to support the aim of a research project.
3. Formulate a report about their research using scientific writing methods suitable for submission to a journal.
4. Illustrate and explain report findings for an audience.
Content
Selecting research methodology to answer a research question and/or hypotheses.
Using data analysis and interpretation techniques to support your project.
Reporting on your research findings.
Communicating your research findings to different audiences.
Requisite
Students must have successfully completed PSYC6515 and be active in Master of Business Psychology [12394] to enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Thesis: Research Thesis
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Presentation: Research Findings Presentation (Oral)
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Contact hours
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Contact over the semester will be by mutual agreement with the Supervisor/s (Face to Face or via Zoom).
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Singapore NAIHE
Individual Supervision-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Contact over the semester will be by mutual agreement with the Supervisor/s (via Zoom).
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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