PSYCHOL 6504OL - Applying Research Methods in Psychology
Online - Online Teaching 6 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 6504OL Course Applying Research Methods in Psychology Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Online Teaching 6 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 3 Contact 1 to 2 hour online tutorial Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites PSYCHOL 6500OL and PSYCHOL 6501OL Restrictions Graduate Diploma in Psychology or Graduate Certificate in Psychology Assessment Online Assessments and Written Assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Sarah Halliday
E-mail: sarah.halliday@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Full details of each week's activities can be found in MyUni. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will. be able to:
1. Evaluate the purpose of research methods used in psychology and how they are applied in practice. 2. Implement the processes required to plan and conduct psychological studies as an individual researcher. 3. Formulate principled arguments for the use of various methods when designing quantitative and qualitative studies. 4. Analyse quantiative data in JASP to answer psychological research questions. 5. Apply practical methodological and statistical skills to address real-world issues 6. Collaborate with other students to design and constructively evaluate psychological research studies
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3,5,6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2,3,4,5 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
TBC Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
TBC Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
This is a fully online offering. Students will require acccess to the internet to access course content and to engage in online tutorials. Students will need to install two free, open-source, cross-platform packages for statistical analysis (JASP and G*Power) on their computer.Recommended Resources
Online Learning
This is a fully online offering. Myuni will be used for all course materials, communication, links to curated resources, online activities, online tutorial support, and assignment submission, feedback and grades -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Engagement with course content is facilitated by online lectures, interactive online activities, curated readings and resources, and self directed study supported by weekly online 90 minute tutorial sessions. There are 6 Weekly Modules with learning scaffolded across the modules to ensure that students develop deep discipline knowledge as well as the academic literacy, research skills and capacity to apply and communicate their understanding as specified for an AQF8 level offering.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
This course is a 6-week intensive, accelerated learning offering. Students should expect to spend around 24-25 hours per week engaging with the online content, in private study, attending online tutorials and completing the assignments for this course.
Hours per Week:
1.5 Hours - Tutorial
1 Hour - Tutorial Preparation
9 Hours - Assessment related tasks
10 Hours - Engaging with online content including video presentations, podcasts, directed research activities, discussions, interactive tasks
3 Hours - ReadingsLearning Activities Summary
This course is presented over 6 weeks, with one module per week:
1.Considering Psychological Research
Why is Research Necessary?
The Human Side of Research
Contemporary Issues in Psychological Research
2.Qualitative Research Design and Skills
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Approaches
Preliminary Considerations in Study Design
Appraising Qualitative Research
3.Quantitative Research Design and Skills
Advanced Research Designs
Power Analysis
Control Groups and Causal Inference
4.Analysing Grouped Data
Factorial ANOVA
Chi-Squared Goodness of Fit Test
Chi-Squared Association Test
5.Regression and Applied Data Analysis
Regression Analysis
Testing Assumptions
Non-Parametric Tests and Resampling
6.The Future of Psychologiocal Science
Reconsidering Research Findings
Contemporary Research Solutions
Open ScienceSpecific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting (%) Hurdle requirement Learning Outcome 1. Critical Literature Analysis Summative 20
No 1,2 2. Designing Research
A: Qualitative research
B: Quantitative researchSummative
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20No
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2,3,5
2,63. Data Analysis Summative 40 No 2,4,5 Assessment Related Requirements
Submission via Turnitin. All assignments are due by 11:59pm on the Sunday at the end of the week in which they are due. A penalty of 5% per day applies for late submissions.
Extensions are granted on medical, compassionate or other special circumstances recognised under the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. The completed extension application form and any documentation (such as a medical or counsellor's certification) should be emailed to the course coordinator and submitted before the due date. The course coordinator will consider the request in the light of the case made and University deadlines, and may grant an extension of up to three days.Assessment Detail
Assessment # 1 Critical Literature Analysis (Due end week 2, 800 words).
You will use your scientific writing skills to critically evaluate a journal article and series of associated opinion papers. More specifically, you will assess the extent to which the research methods described in the journal article take into account the best-practice recommendations made by both the proponents and critics of mandatory reproducible science practices.
Assessment #2 Designing Research (Part A (presentation) and Part B (800 words) due end week 3 and 4 respectively.
Part A: Qualitative research group task. You will present a voice-over-Powerpoint presentation proposing a qualitative research study to answer a particular psychological question about adolescent mental health. This will include consideration of the ethical and pre-study considerations involved with your study.
Part B: Quantitative research proposal. You will propose an individual quantitative research study to answer a research question in the context of adolescent mental health.
Assessment #3: Data Analysis (Due end week 6)
You will conduct and report a series of statistical analyses to answer a range of research questions. You will also synthesise the information from these analyses to summarise and draw conclusions. Your analyses will be guided by the short-answer questions provided.Submission
Online submission via TurnitinCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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