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UO Introductory Research Methods
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
BEHL 2019
Course Level
Undergraduate
Study Method
100% online
Course ID
170220
Unit Value
4.5
UniSA Online Elective Course
Yes
Duration
10 weeks
Fees
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This course has not been
timetabled for 2023.
Course aim
To comprehend fundamental principles of psychological research methodologies and statistics, critically evaluate published work, and apply and communicate knowledge appropriately.
Course content
In this course students will develop their knowledge of basic research designs and the ethics of research, and will develop their skills in the critical evaluation and summary of published research. Students will also develop skills in the selection, computation and reporting of basic descriptive and inferential statistics. They will apply these skills in the preparation of an APA style research report.
Textbooks
Navarro DJ and Foxcroft DR 2022, Learning statistics with jamovi: a tutorial for psychology students and other beginners., Version 0.75 DOI: 10.24384/hgc3-7p15, https://www.learnstatswithjamovi.com
Russell A. Poldrack 2019, Statistical Thinking for the 21st Century, https://statsthinking21.github.io/statsthinking21-core-site
Prerequisites
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
BEHL 1031 | UO Psychology 1B |
BEHL 1030 | UO Psychology 1A |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching Method
Component | Duration | ||
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EXTERNAL, ONLINE ACTIVITY | |||
Online | 10 weeks x N/A |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Examination, Report, Test/Quiz
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
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