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PSYC5212: Applied Psychology Research Methods
2026 unit information
The aim is to introduce students to fundamental concepts in statistics and research design as applied to psychological research. These include summary descriptive statistics, an introduction to the principles and practice of research design (both quantitative and qualitative approaches), and the use of inferential statistics. Building upon this framework, the unit of study aims to develop each student's expertise in understanding the rationale for, and application of, a variety of statistical tests to the sorts of data typically obtained in psychological research.
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Managing faculty or University school:
Science
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Psychology Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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Previous or concurrent completion of PSYC5111 or PSYC5112 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Analyse and apply foundational research methods to design and evaluate basic psychological studies using quantitative and qualitative approaches.
- LO2. Summarise and interpret data using appropriate numerical, graphical, and descriptive techniques.
- LO3. Conduct and interpret foundational statistical analyses appropriate for common psychological research questions, using statistical software appropriately.
- LO4. Communicate research processes and findings clearly and accurately, using discipline-specific conventions and tailoring communication to different audiences or purposes.
- LO5. Describe and apply appropriate ethical principles and best practices in the design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of psychological research, including implications for diverse populations.
- LO6. Identify, explain, and reflect on common errors and misconceptions in the design, analysis, and interpretation of psychological research.
- LO7. Apply foundational research methods to analyse and address everyday psychological issues, demonstrating awareness of real-world contexts and the broader implications of research findings.
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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