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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
This unit introduces fundamental methods of inquiry used in psychology research, focusing on theoretical and contextual approaches to generate psychology knowledge. The measurement of psychological constructs and how this contributes to the scientific method used to understand human thought and behaviour is emphasised. Considerations of experimental design (of whether to choose a quantitative or qualitative approach), survey design, along with parametric and non-parametric methods of analysis used to generate psychology knowledge are broadly and specifically taught. Finally, the unit delivers practical skills including assessing the design of psychology experiments, using psychological instruments to collect data, analysing data with statistical software, and communicating research outcomes according to the academic style of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Students must pass PSY1101
Unit was previously coded PSY4202, PSY2202
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures and online materials
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Research scenarios and analyses | 45% |
| Assignment | Research activity | 5% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Research scenarios and analyses | 45% |
| Assignment | Research activity | 5% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
This unit introduces fundamental methods of inquiry used in psychology research, focusing on theoretical and contextual approaches to generate psychology knowledge. The measurement of psychological constructs and how this contributes to the scientific method used to understand human thought and behaviour is emphasised. Considerations of experimental design (of whether to choose a quantitative or qualitative approach), survey design, along with parametric and non-parametric methods of analysis used to generate psychology knowledge are broadly and specifically taught. Finally, the unit delivers practical skills including assessing the design of psychology experiments, using psychological instruments to collect data, analysing data with statistical software, and communicating research outcomes according to the academic style of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Students must pass PSY1101
Unit was previously coded PSY4202, PSY2202
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures and online materials
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Research scenarios and analyses | 45% |
| Assignment | Research activity | 5% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Research scenarios and analyses | 45% |
| Assignment | Research activity | 5% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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