Unit name | Psychological Research Methods (Conversion) |
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Unit code | PSYCM0070 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Allen |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Psychological Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
In this unit, students will be introduced to three broad methodological approaches to research in psychology (experimental, correlational and qualitative), and to data collection and analysis techniques associated with each. A class research project will be conducted within each methodological approach, and students will individually select one of these projects to develop into a full research report.
A ‘flipped classroom’ model of instruction will be employed, wherein students will be expected to engage with video lectures, readings and practical activities prior to each laboratory session. The first part of each laboratory session will focus on reviewing students’ progress on the practical activities, and on completing a range of assessment tasks. The second half will focus on the tasks necessary for the successful execution of the class research projects.
The aims of this unit are to:
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit will adopt a ‘flipped’ approach to instruction. Students will be expected to engage with video lectures, readings and practical activities prior to each laboratory session. The first part of each laboratory session will focus on reviewing students’ progress on the practical activities, and on completing a range of assessment tasks. Students’ performance on these assessment tasks will be aggregated, and is worth 50% of the final grade for this unit. The second half of each laboratory session will focus on completing the tasks necessary for successful execution of three class research projects. Students will individually select one of these projects to develop into a full research report, which will be worth 50% of the unit grade.
1 x 2000-word project report (50%).
Ongoing in-class assessment (50%).
Participation in 5 hours’ worth of the Experimental Hours Scheme is required for the award of credit.
Readings are posted on blackboard and in lecture slides.