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Unit of Study BHS40005 - Research Methods and Applied Project (Part 1 of 2) (2014)

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Unit description

Revises analysis of variance from third year Research Methods, and introduces students to advanced research design and data analysis techniques. Statistical procedures will be introduced including factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance and multiple regression. Students will also be required to critically evaluate methodological and statistical issues such as research design and null hypothesis testing. Teaching will take place in an interactive workshop environment.

Unit content

Topic 1: Introduction
Topic 2: Systematic reviews and meta analysis
Topic 3: Power
Topic 4: Using Excel to fit graphs
Topic 5: Factor Analysis I
Topic 6: Factor Analysis II
Topic 7: Scale construction
Topic 8: Validation and measures of reliability
Topic 9: Multiple regression I
Topic 10: Multiple regression II
Topic 11: Signal detection theory
Topic 12: Revision of analysis of variance
Topic 13: Using SPSS to perform analysis of variance
Topic 14: Contrast testing
Topic 15: Analysing factorial interactions
Topic 16: Basis of null hypothesis testing
Topic 17: Alternatives to null hypothesis testing
Topic 18: Analysis of covariance
Topic 19: Multivariate analysis of variance
Topic 20: Repeated measures designs and alternative methods of analysis
Topic 21: Other statistical techniques
Topic 22: Specific topics relevant to analysis of research projects

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Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour Session 1 Session 1

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 demonstrate a sound knowledge of null hypothesis testing and associated issues
2 demonstrate an understanding of current American Psychological Association guidelines for reporting research results.
3 write a systematic review
4 perform multivariate statistical analyses using SPSS.
5 report the outcome of statistical analyses using the format specified by the APA.
6 determine the appropriate method of analysis for various types of research data.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. demonstrate a sound knowledge of null hypothesis testing and associated issues
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  2. demonstrate an understanding of current American Psychological Association guidelines for reporting research results.
    • GA4:
  3. write a systematic review
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  4. perform multivariate statistical analyses using SPSS.
    • GA4:
  5. report the outcome of statistical analyses using the format specified by the APA.
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  6. determine the appropriate method of analysis for various types of research data.
    • GA1:
    • GA4:

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