BEHV 3004 Advanced Research Methods

Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 101689

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Description This subject advances the research methods and statistics in the prerequisite subject, Experimental Design and Analysis. It introduces students to non-experimental, correlational research design, and survey research, including questionnaire design, sampling and administration, with reference to ethics particularly related to cultural contexts and specific groups. Knowledge and skills in the construction and evaluation of psychological tests are also taught. Related correlational statistical techniques are taught, together with advanced analysis of variance, and instruction in the use of SPSS. The subject also develops skills in conducting and reporting psychological research and provides an introduction to qualitative research.

School Psychology

Discipline Psychology

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) MATH 2006

Equivalent Subjects MATH 3002 - Advanced Survey Design and Analysis

Restrictions

Note that only students enrolled at WSU Online may register in the WSU Online subjects offered at that location.

Assumed Knowledge

Knowledge of experimental design, and basic quantitative analysis techniques up to and including one-way Analysis of Variance.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  1. Explain non-experimental correlational research methodology, advanced experimental methodology, qualitative and survey research techniques (APAC Graduate Attributes 1.1.i, 1.1xii, 1.3).
  2. Articulate principles of scale construction and evaluation and administration in various cultural contexts and with specific groups (APAC GA 1.1i, 1.1xi, 1.1xii, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4).
  3. Demonstrate competence in advanced analysis techniques applicable to both experimental and non-experimental research methods (APAC GA 1.1xii, 1.3).
  4. Demonstrate competence in writing research reports, including as part of a team (APAC GA 1.1xii, 1.3, 1.5).

Subject Content

1. Overview of quantitative research methods 
2. Ethical and cultural considerations in research 
3. Surveys - scale construction, evaluation and administration 
4. Bivariate correlation and bivariate regression 
5. Multiple regression 
6. Factorial between-groups Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) 
7. Factorial mixed Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Factorial Repeated measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) 
8. Introducing chi-square analyses; one-way chi-square 
9. Two-way chi square 
10. Qualitative research methods; the Qualitative interview 
11. Analysing qualitative data using Thematic Analysis 
12. Mixed methods designs 
13. Summary and Review

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Presentation 3 minutes 15 N Group/Individual
Log/Workbook 500 words 25 N Individual
Log/Workbook 500 words 25 N Individual
Report 1500 words 35 N Individual

WSU Online Trimester 2

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Report 2,500 words (in two parts) 40 N Individual
Numerical Problem Solving 3 exercises 10 N Individual
Quiz 10 quizzes 5 N Individual
Final Exam 2 hours 45 N Individual

Teaching Periods

WSU Online TRI-1 (2024)

Wsu Online

Online

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Autumn (2024)

Bankstown City

On-site

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Penrith (Kingswood)

On-site

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Parramatta - Victoria Rd

On-site

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WSU Online TRI-3 (2024)

Wsu Online

Online

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