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Applied Research Methods (PSYC90100)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This subject is designed to extend from the undergraduate training in research design and statistics. This subject will explore common research methods for applied settings. This will include qualitative, quantitative, and experimental designs. The topics will cover: selection of the appropriate research type for particular research problems, the methodological issues of various research designs, sampling, analysis, and reporting of research findings.
In addition to arming students with the knowledge to be able to evaluate and conduct research designs in applied settings, this subject will also assist in designing students’ own research projects.
Intended learning outcomes
- To be able to determine the most appropriate type of research for various applied problems
- Critically evaluate research designs
- Determine the most appropriate analysis methods for various research designs
- Understand the range of research methodologies used in applied settings and the challenges of applied research
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-semester exam of 1.5 hours consisting of a mix of multiple choice and short answer style answers
| Week 7 | 20% |
Final exam of 2 hours consisting of a mix of multiple choice and short answer style answers
| During the examination period | 40% |
Research design assignment
| Week 10 | 40% |
Additional details
HURDLES
Attendance at more than 80% of classes is a hurdle requirement
Students must complete all components of the assessment and achieve an aggregate score of 50% in the subject to be eligible for a pass
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022