School: Arts and Humanities

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.

  • Unit Title

    Research Applications and Ethical Issues
  • Unit Code

    PSY3303
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    5
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Bronwyn Alexis HARMAN

Description

This unit builds on previous knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods typically found in psychology research. It emphasises ethical conduct in psychology research, particularly in relation to the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines. Understanding is consolidated through critical evaluation of published studies, and the development of psychology research proposals.

Prerequisite Rule

Must complete PSY2202

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PSY4303

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the major issues in conducting research in natural settings.
  2. Demonstrate competence in preparing a qualitative research proposal.
  3. Evaluate the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines.
  4. Link research rigour to ontological, epistemological, theoretical and methodological frameworks.
  5. Interpret data using methodologies specific to psychology.

Unit Content

  1. Examining various methodological approaches to conducting research in a psychological context.
  2. Development of a qualitative research proposal.
  3. Review of ethical issues in research.
  4. Critical evaluation of published psychological studies.
  5. Advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses using appropriate statistical and nonstatistical computer programmes.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and online materials.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentQualitative research proposal50%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentQualitative research proposal50%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Arts and Humanities

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.

  • Unit Title

    Research Applications and Ethical Issues
  • Unit Code

    PSY3303
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    5
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Bronwyn Alexis HARMAN

Description

This unit builds on previous knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods typically found in psychology research. It emphasises ethical conduct in psychology research, particularly in relation to the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines. Understanding is consolidated through critical evaluation of published studies, and the development of psychology research proposals.

Prerequisite Rule

Must complete PSY2202

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PSY4303

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the major issues in conducting research in natural settings.
  2. Demonstrate competence in preparing a qualitative research proposal.
  3. Evaluate the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines.
  4. Link research rigour to ontological, epistemological, theoretical and methodological frameworks.
  5. Interpret data using methodologies specific to psychology.

Unit Content

  1. Examining various methodological approaches to conducting research in a psychological context.
  2. Development of a qualitative research proposal.
  3. Review of ethical issues in research.
  4. Critical evaluation of published psychological studies.
  5. Advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses using appropriate statistical and nonstatistical computer programmes.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and online materials.

Assessment

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.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentQualitative research proposal50%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentQualitative research proposal50%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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