This unit is an introduction to research methods used in psychology and related disciplines. Psychology uses the scientist-practitioner model as its basis. Successful completion of this unit gives students an understanding of the range of methods that psychologists use to answer their research questions, their strengths and weakness and the historical antecedents of the science of psychology. One of the learning objectives of this unit is to provide insight into the process of doing research: devising the question, selecting a research strategy, conducting the study, evaluating the data, and reporting and interpreting the results, as well as practical experience in doing research.... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Simon Boag
Prerequisites: (Admission to BPsych(Hons) or GPA of 2.5) and [(PSY222(P) or PSY248(P)) and PSY234(P) and PSY235(P) and PSY236(P) and (PSY237(P) or (PSY246(P) and PSY247(P))) and (PSY245(P) or PSY332(P) or PSYC332))]
