Models of Psychological Processes (PSYC40012)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject is designed to introduce student to the development and testing of models for psychological data. Quantitative data is a feature of all areas of psychology. Such data can only be interpreted by use of an appropriate model. Modelling in psychology has two main aims. The first is to find a quantitative description that accurately captures and expresses the underlying regularities of the data. The second is to test competing hypotheses about the psychological processes that generated the data. The methods of psychological modelling will be introduced and illustrated in selected areas of psychology.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to
- To introduce students to the concepts and methods involved in the development and testing models for psychological data.
- To illustrate the relationship between psychological theories and quantitative modelling using selected examples from the psychological literature.
- To provide students with experience in fitting quantitative models to psychological data using appropriate modelling software.
Generic skills
This subject aims to:
- Thinking critically and analytically about quantitatively expressed theories and models.
- Drawing inferences about the relationship between unobserved structures and processes and their observed manifestations or expressions.
- Quantitative, evidence-based evaluation of scientific theories.
- Use of modelling software for quantitative data.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for this subject.
Corequisites
There are no co-requisites for this subject.
Non-allowed subjects
There are no non-allowed subjects.
Recommended background knowledge
An accredited psychology major sequence.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
two hour in-class exam, midsemester (40%)
2,000 word essay. Due at the end of semester (60%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Philip Smith Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours per semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment 170 hours per semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) Informal specialisation Psychology Informal specialisation Psychology
Last updated: 3 November 2022