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PSY10005 · Swinburne University of Technology

Introduction to Research Methods

Credit points
12.5
Level
1
Workload
—
Faculty
Psychology

What it covers

This unit provides students with an understanding of different research designs and research methods for psychology and health sciences. Students will gain familiarity with the scientific method, ethical issues in research, measurement, experimental research, survey research, qualitative research and mixed methods research. Students will be given the opportunity to develop professionally relevant knowledge in the selection and evaluation of research designs and methods and how to collect data that will address specific research questions.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
Assignment 1Individual40%
Assignment 2Individual50%
TestIndividual30%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus
Teaching Period 3OnlineOnline