PSYC344-16S2 (C) Semester Two 2016

Research Methods

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 11 July 2016
End Date: Sunday, 13 November 2016
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 24 July 2016
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 9 October 2016

Description

An advanced survey of research methods, including the design and conduct of research studies and the analysis and reporting of data in Psychology.

This course will consider a variety of methods that are useful for carrying out psychological research. The topics and methods to be covered will include the following: Psychology as a science; theories of scientific method; phenomena detection, methods of theory construction; qualitative research methods; research validity; standard experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational research designs; multiple regression; meta-analysis; the importance of research design; evaluation of the standard model and alternatives; visual analysis; survey research; single case research designs; and, case studies. The laboratory classes are designed to provide practical experience in conducting psychological research, and in writing research reports.

Prerequisites

Course Coordinator

For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Laboratory Exercises 40%
Test 05 Sep 2016 30%
Final Exam 30%

Textbooks / Resources

NO SET TEXT BOOK; READINGS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH LEARN

Notes

PSYC344 is a required course for postgraduate study in Psychology.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,603.00

International fee $6,900.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .

All PSYC344 Occurrences

  • PSYC344-16S2 (C) Semester Two 2016