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Research Methods (EDUC90220)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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An integrated approach to research in the field of educational and developmental psychology. The interdependence of research theory and methods is emphasised. Practical aspects of data management and analysis (using SPSS or other software) are included in the laboratory component. Specific research techniques are studied, including their selection, use, interpretation, and reporting. Datasets relevant to the practice of educational psychology are used in exercises where students practice statistical and qualitative data 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 data analysis techniques to address specific research questions.
- Plan an independent enquiry in psychology and education.
Generic skills
In this subject, students will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Inquiry and research skills
- Communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Linking theory and practice
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
Non-allowed subjects
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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Essay
| Mid semester | 30% |
Report
| Week 9 | 30% |
Research Proposal
| During the assessment period | 40% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 80% of all classes | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Esther Chan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
Field, A. (2018). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics (5th ed.). Sage.
Hair, J. F., Babin, B. J., Anderson, R. E., & Black, W. C. (2018). Multivariate data analysis (8th ed.). Prentice Hall.
Pallant, J. (2020). SPSS survival manual (7th ed.). Allen and Unwin.
Punch, K. (2014). Introduction to social research: Quantitative and qualitative approaches (3rd ed.). Sage.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy Course Master of Educational Psychology - Links to additional information
Melbourne Graduate School of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 10 February 2024