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PSY70009 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn

Duration

1 Semester /teaching period

Contact hours

See 'Teaching Methods"

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.

2023 teaching periods

Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1		Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2
Dates: 27 Feb 23 - 28 May 23 Results: 4 Jul 23 Last self enrolment: 12 Mar 23 Census: 31 Mar 23 Last withdraw without fail: 14 Apr 23		Dates: 31 Jul 23 - 29 Oct 23 Results: 5 Dec 23 Last self enrolment: 13 Aug 23 Census: 31 Aug 23 Last withdraw without fail: 15 Sep 23

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 1

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
27 Feb 23 - 28 May 23

Results:
4 Jul 23

Last self enrolment:
12 Mar 23

Census:
31 Mar 23

Last withdraw without fail:
14 Apr 23

Dates:
31 Jul 23 - 29 Oct 23

Results:
5 Dec 23

Last self enrolment:
13 Aug 23

Census:
31 Aug 23

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Sep 23

Prerequisites

PSY70008

Corequisites

Nil

Aims and objectives

The aims of the research program are to enhance students' awareness of the importance of a scientific research base for the practice of clinical psychology, to consolidate students' practical understanding of research methodology related to clinical psychology and to teach appropriate research design and clinical analysis skills.

Students receive training in research methods through the four research project subjects Research Project A1, Research Project A2, HAYC562 Research Project B1 and Research Project B2, through one-on-one supervision of their research project and through additional research methods classes. Over and above the didactic elements contained in the research subjects, students complete 12 hours of research methods classes.

The aim of this unit is to facilitate the student's knowledge and understanding regarding data collection and analysis.

Unit information in detail

- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.

Teaching methods

Regular consultation with supervisor and supplemented by the relevant course handbook which details requirements for each research unit. This subject includes a class on developing an ethics form.

Assessment

Students receive training in research methods through the four research project subjects Research Project A1, Research Project A2, Research Project B1 and Research Project B2), through one-on-one supervision of their research project and through additional research methods classes. The assessment requirements for the sequence of four research units are designed to culminate in a minor empirical thesis of a minimum of 5,000 words.

To achieve a PASS grade for this subject, data collection for the research project must be completed, and students must satisfactorily complete quizzes related to at least 6 hours of research methods seminars.

General skills outcomes

Graduates are capable in their chosen profession:
• Able to gather information systematically from a range of sources.

• Have highly developed verbal and written skills.

• A capacity to engage in informed critical enquiry and social debate.

• A capacity to present research to a range of audiences.

• A capacity to use statistical and/or qualitative data analysis techniques at a high level.

• Understand basic principles of measurement in psychology and can apply these principles to research.

Graduates are adaptable and work effectively and ethically:
• Communicate effectively with professionals and the community.

• Understand, and are committed to, professional and ethical principles.

• Adaptable, flexible, open to new ideas and able to manage change.

Graduates are aware of environments:
• Are culturally sensitive, with a respect for multiple points of view.

Content

Students attend 6 hours of research methods classes and are required to regularly meet with their supervisor to discuss issues relating to data collection and data analysis.

Study resources

- Reading materials.

Reading materials

C Barker (2003). Research Methods in Clinical Psychology : An Introduction for Students and Practitioners. Chichester: Wiley
L J Luecken, L C.Gallo (2008) Handbook of physiological research methods in health psychology (2008). Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage

Publications

R Rosenthal, R L Rosnow (2008) Essentials of behavioral research : methods and data analysis. NY: McGraw-Hill

R W Robins, R C Fraley, R F Krueger (2007) Handbook of research methods in personality psychology. NY: Guilford Press.

G Dunbar (2005) Evaluating Research Methods in Psychology : A Case Study Approach. Oxford: Blackwell

P M Camic, J E Rhodes, L Yardley, eds (2003) Qualitative research in psychology : expanding perspectives in methodology and design.

Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Smith, J. A. (ed.), 2003. "Qualitative Psychology." London: Sage