Research Methods

Subject EDUC90220 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment: 72 hours non-contact. Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Assoc Prof Esther Care

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Subject Overview: An integrated approach to research in the field of educational and developmental psychology. The interdependence of measurement, design, and analysis is emphasised. Practical aspects of data management and analysis (using SPSS and AMOS) is included in the laboratory component. Specific multivariate techniques are studied - their selection, use, interpretation, and reporting. Datasets relevant to the practice of educational psychology are used to inform exercise hypotheses and analyses.
Objectives: Information not available
Assessment: Written reports totalling 6,000 words (100 per cent).
Prescribed Texts: Tabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2007). Using multivariate statistics. MA: Pearson.
Recommended Texts: Hair, J. F., Black, W. C., Babin, B. J. & Anderson, R.E. (2010) Multivariate Data Analysis. NJ: Prentice Hall.
Pallant, J. (2009). SPPS Survival Manual. NSW: Allen & Unwin.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • evaluate research literature in educational psychology in order to make informed decisions about intervention approaches and techniques;
  • conduct independent enquiries in psychology and education; and
  • prepare a comprehensive research design (no change)
Links to further information: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Doctor of Educational Psychology
Master of Educational Psychology
Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy

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