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PSYC5310: Applied Advanced Psychology Research Methods
2027 unit information
This unit of study expands upon students' knowledge of the general linear model and its applications in advanced methods and analysis of data from psychological research. The unit covers two frameworks of analysis: ANOVA, including contrast testing, interactions, and mixed designs; and regression, including multiple regression, analysis of covariance, non-linear analysis, and interactions. This unit includes the critical analysis and application of psychological research methods to complex and professional problems.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Psychology Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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PSYC5212 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Analyse and apply advanced research methods to design and evaluate psychological studies.
- LO2. Conduct, interpret, and critically evaluate statistical analyses relevant to complex psychological research questions, using statistical software effectively.
- LO3. Critically assess the strengths and limitations of research methods and findings, including consideration of ethical implications, cultural contexts, and theoretical and methodological assumptions that shape data interpretation.
- LO4. Use research methods to investigate and pose solutions to real-world psychological problems, demonstrating the capacity to make informed decisions in the face of ambiguity and complexity.
- LO5. Communicate research processes and findings clearly and accurately, using discipline-specific conventions and tailored to different audiences and purposes.
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Semester 2 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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