Research Methods in Psychology PG (10112.3)

Required texts

The following books are recommended:

Navarro, D., & Foxcroft, D. (2019). Learning statistics with jamovi: A tutorial for psychology students and other beginners. (Version 0.70). DOI: 10.24384/hgc3-7p15

This free jamovi manual is a useful resource for learning how to use jamovi. It can be downloaded from here: https://www.learnstatswithjamovi.com/

Field, A. (2018). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS Statistics (5^th ed.). London: Sage.

This book, while using SPSS, is a useful reference for the statistical methods we will be learning about in this unit. Copies are available via the University library.

Lab reports are expected to use APA style, such as described in:

APA (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7^th ed.). Washington, DC: APA. (available at the library)

In addition, links to other required and recommended readings will be provided througout semester via CANVAS.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Extensions:

Please read the above information carefully regarding extensions and late penalties. In addition to the above, please note the following:

1. Students are expected to work on the assessment items throughout the teaching period. Early communication of problems is strongly advised. Students should assess early in the teaching period whether they have a reasonable likelihood of being able to complete the unit and should consider withdrawing by the census date, if required.
2. Completed Assignment Extension forms should be emailed to the unit convener along with supporting documentation (please put "Extension request" in the subject line).
3. The unit convener will consider your request, determine the length of the extension to be granted and email you advising whether your request is approved or declined.
4. Assignments submitted after the due date, regardless of whether an extension was granted, will be returned at a later date than those submitted on time.

Special assessment requirements

In order to pass this unit, students must complete and pass ALL assessment items.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

Students are expected to attend all classes.

Required IT skills

It is assumed that students have basic computing skills and a working knowledge of jamovi.

In-unit costs

There are no costs required for this unit.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

• Semester 1, 2021, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (200484)
• Semester 1, 2020, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (198686)