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PY4113 - Design and Analysis for Research
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to advanced qualitative and quantitative
research methods and their application. Emphasis will be placed on conceptual understanding
of analytic techniques; methodological issues associated with the use of different
designs; statistical decision-making; conducting and interpreting analyses; and critical
evaluation of published empirical research. Students will develop their research methods
knowledge and skills, as well as develop science communication skills for both academic
and practitioner audiences as well as the general public.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the research process, including how to make well-informed, ethical, and practical
decisions about appropriate courses of action at all stages of the research process;
- Appropriately outline, undertake, and report on advanced data analysis, including
quantitative techniques (i.e. mediation and moderation) and qualitative techniques
(i.e. thematic analysis);
- Demonstrate communication skills in pitching and disseminating research to relevant
stakeholder groups.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - Qualitative results reporting - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (30%) - Individual
- Oral > Podcast - (30%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative
score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
Prerequisites: |
Must complete 72 credit points of level 1, 2, and 3 subjects from an undergraduate
Psychology course, and be accepted into the 4th year psychology stream before enrolling
in any level 4 PY subjects.
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Availabilities
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 51,
Internal
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Census Date 06-Apr-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Amanda Krause |
Lecturers:
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Dr Kaiqin Chan, Dr Amanda Krause. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 20 hours workshops
- 5 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 52,
Internal
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Census Date 03-Aug-2023 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 20 hours workshops
- 5 hours online activity
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Amanda Krause |
Lecturers:
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Dr Amanda Krause, Dr Lauren Shaw, Dr Sam Teague. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 5 hours online activity
- 20 hours specialised - Workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
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Study Period 1,
External
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Amanda Krause, Dr Lauren Shaw |
Lecturers:
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Dr Lauren Shaw, Dr Sam Teague. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 5 hours online activity
- 20 hours online Workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
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Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.