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PSYC5310: Applied Advanced Psychology Research Methods
2026 unit information
This unit of study expands upon students' knowledge of the general linear model and its applications in the analysis of data from psychological research. One half of the unit introduces students to contrast analysis and interaction analyses as an extension of ANOVA, which allows for more focused analysis of data where group comparisons are the primary interest. Another half focuses on multiple regression and its extensions, which are used when the primary interest is to predict or explain a particular variable based on a set of other variables.
Unit details and rules
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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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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