Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 3-hour seminar weekly
Prerequisites
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ PSYC7056A - Research and Practice in Psychology: Part 1
Course context
PSYC7056A and PSYC7056B must be completed in the same calendar year. The same grade and mark will be awarded for both at the end of Semester 2.
Topic description
PSYC7056B is a continuation of PSYC7056A. Together, these topics deal with several domains of knowledge and skill that are essential for psychology researchers and practitioners. These are: the application of scientific principles to the advancement of knowledge; ethics; advanced research design and data analysis, the link between research and psychological practice; and communication skills.
Educational aims
Together, PSYC7056A and PSYC7056B are intended to provide knowledge and skills that are needed by psychology researchers and practitioners. The aims are to enhance students' ability to:
- evaluate primary research and claims about behaviour
- generate potential answers to psychological questions and ways of testing them
- perform, interpret and report advanced data analyses
- understand the ethical standards governing research and professional practice
- communicate information orally and in writing
Expected learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete PSYC7056A and PSYC7056B should be able to:
- critically evaluate primary research and claims about the causes of human behaviour
- generate potential answers to psychological questions, and suggest ways of testing them
- perform, interpret and report advanced data analysis procedures
- describe the ethical standards governing research and professional practice in psychology
- effectively communicate information, both orally and in writing
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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