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Research Methods (EDUC90220)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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An integrated approach to research in the field of educational and developmental psychology. The interdependence of methods, measurement, design, and analysis is emphasised. Practical aspects of data management and statistical analysis (using SPSS) are included in the laboratory component. Specific multivariate techniques are studied, including their selection, use, interpretation, and reporting. Datasets relevant to the practice of educational psychology are analysed in exercises where students practice statistical analysis and interpretation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will have demonstrated capacity to:
- evaluate research literature in educational psychology and draw conclusions about satisfactory evidence-based approaches to psychological issues;
- competently select and use appropriate measurement techniques to address specific research questions;
- plan an independent enquiry in psychology and education.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following: 312AA Master of Educational Psychology, G02AA Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A Review: Evaluation of an article with specific reference to the method and results sections
| Mid semester | 30% |
Research into Practice Task: Complete an integrative exercise demonstrating understanding of data collection procedures, data analysis and data reporting.
| Week 10 | 30% |
A Research Proposal: Compose a brief proposal for a research project. For students with extended experience and interest in statistical methods, an alternative project to one of the above tasks can be negotiated with the lecturer.
| End of semester | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Esther Chan Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Field, A. (2018). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics (5th ed.).London: Sage
Recommended texts and other resources
Hair, J. F., Black, W. C., Babin, B. J. & Anderson, R.E. (2010) Multivariate Data Analysis. NJ: Prentice Hall.
Pallant, J. (2009). SPPS Survival Manual. NSW: Allen & Unwin. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Educational Psychology Course Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy - Links to additional information
Last updated: 10 February 2024