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Graduate Research Methods (PSYC90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject focuses on research skills for students undertaking professional training in psychology. Emphasis is placed on the skills and methods that will assist students in the development and completion of their research thesis. Topics may include: major design and measurement decisions; survey approaches; sampling issues; practical management of research; the development of research proposals and theses; and data analysis options.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
Knowledge
- Critically evaluate the importance of integrating theory, measurement, research design, empirical observation and inference for applied mental health research
- Address internal and external validity questions through application of a range of data analytic approaches
Skills
- Assess research designs relevant to their professional field of psychology.
Application of Knowledge and Skills
- Develop and complete a research proposal of relevance to a research question in clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking
- Evaluation of data and other information
- Written and oral communication skills;
- Collaborative learning;
- Problem solving
Last updated: 3 January 2025