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Applied Research Methods (PSYC90100)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
Semester 2
Principal Coordinator:
Dr Isla Carboon
isla.carboon@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This is a compulsory subject in the Master of Applied Psychology. Research is a critical business activity across all industries in the government, commercial and not for profit sectors. Researchers in applied settings need to be able to undertake and interpret a broad range of research to provide the robust evidence required to inform the decision making of those responsible for shaping products, services and communications.
This subject will introduce students to research in applied settings – including the designs and methods commonly used to answer clients’ needs. It will cover research design, ethics, data collection, analysis and reporting. Students will learn how to design, undertake and evaluate applied research to meet the needs of decision makers in applied settings.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should 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
- Describe and explain the range of research methodologies used in applied settings and the challenges of applied research
Generic skills
- Information synthesis
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Translation of theory into practice
- Written communication
- Critical thinking.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-semester exam
| Week 7 | 30% |
Research design assignment
| Week 10 | 30% |
Final exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Attendance at more than 80% of classes Hurdle requirement: Attendance of at least 80% of classes. In case of failure to meet the attendance requirement, additional work related to the missed class activities (e.g., short 500 word essay on missed topic) will be required before a passing grade can be awarded. | Throughout the teaching period | 0% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Isla Carboon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 (1 x 2hr lecture and 1 x 1hr tutorial per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Principal Coordinator:
Dr Isla Carboon
isla.carboon@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024