Research Methods in Psychology PG (10112.4)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Research Methods in Psychology PG
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
Online real-time
 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Psychology Post Graduate Level Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit will consider advanced research methods, design, ethics, data analysis, and related issues in applied psychological research.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate research designs in psychology;
2. Analyse research data using appropriate statistical analyses and statistical software; and
3. Effectively communicate research findings.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways


Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

Enrolment in 769AA Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours).

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

7375 Research Methods and Professional Ethics PG (part A)

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Dr James Neill
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 Online real-time Dr James Neill
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 Online real-time Dr James Neill
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 On-campus Dr James Neill
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Recommended readings are available at no additonal cost via the unit's UCLearn site.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Additional information

  1. Work on assessment items is expected throughout the teaching period
  2. Early communication of problems is strongly advised
  3. During the first four weeks of semester, assess whether you are making satisfactory progress and are meeting the unit requirements. If not, withdraw by Census Date.
  4. To apply for an extension, use the assignment extension form on the UCLearn site
  5. Assessment submitted after the original due date may be returned at a later date than for original on-time submissions

Artificial intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the using genAI instructions for this unit, as well as Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  • the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  • the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  • the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Special assessment requirements

Partial final marks will be rounded to the nearest whole. For example:

  • less than or equal to 64.49% will be rounded down to 64%
  • greater than or equal to 64.50% will be rounded up to 65%

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

Suggested workload allocation:

Activity Hours
Workshop participation, readings, exercises, and quizzes 72
Essay 39
Lab report 39
Total 150

Inclusion and engagement

Let the unit convener know if you have special requirements to support your learning so that appropriate adjustments can be made.

Participation requirements

Workshop attendance is strongly recommended.

Recordings of online workshops will also be available.

Required IT skills

Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills and a working knowledge of jamovi and/or SPSS are assumed.

This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room.

In-unit costs

None

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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