Research Methods

This subject is not offered in 2013.

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.

This subject may be taken by 312AA Master of Educational Psychology and G02AA Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy students only.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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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.

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

Three written reports totalling 6,000 words (100 per cent) with a pass grade required in each assignment.

Due dates are at four, eight and twelve week points in the semester.

Tabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2007). Using multivariate statistics. MA: Pearson.

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.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.