Course overview
This course introduces core principles of psychological research, covering quantitative and qualitative methods, design, and basic analysis. It aims to build students' skills in critically evaluating research, distinguishing scientific evidence from pseudoscience, and identifying ethical considerations. Through active engagement with feedback, students will enhance research communication skills and foster a reflective practice essential in psychology. This foundation prepares students to apply research methods in real-world contexts and advanced psychology studies, developing their ability to think like researchers and communicate findings effectively.
- Thinking Like A Researcher
- Ethics
- Qualitative Data
- Research Designs In Psychology
- Psychology In The Literature
Course learning outcomes
- Apply appropriate research designs for psychological questions, articulating their strengths and limitations in real-world contexts
- Apply relevant data analysis tools and software for psychological research based on the data type and research context
- Evaluate the credibility of information from a range of sources, synthesising evidence to support logical conclusions
- Identify and incorporate ethical considerations in psychological research
- Communicate research effectively using discipline language and format conventions
- Communicate, reflect on, and incorporate feedback to enhance the quality of work
- Engage with psychological research through active participation or by completing tasks related to research processes and methodologies
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 25767
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 25766
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 29
Class number 25765
Section TU03
Size 30
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Class number 25764
Section TU04
Size 30
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Class number 25763
Section TU05
Size 30
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Class number 25762
Section TU06
Size 30
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Class number 25761
Section TU07
Size 30
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Class number 25760
Section TU08
Size 30
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Class number 25759
Section TU09
Size 30
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Class number 25758
Section TU10
Size 30
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Class number 25757
Section TU11
Size 30
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Class number 25756
Section TU12
Size 30
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Class number 25755
Section TU13
Size 30
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Class number 25754
Section TU14
Size 30
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Class number 25719
Section WS01
Size 385
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Magill
Class number 25773
Section TU01
Size 30
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Class number 25772
Section TU02
Size 30
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Class number 25771
Section TU03
Size 30
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Class number 25770
Section TU04
Size 30
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Class number 25769
Section TU05
Size 30
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Class number 25768
Section TU06
Size 30
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Class number 25718
Section WS01
Size 165
Available 164
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 54151
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54150
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54149
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54148
Section TU04
Size 30
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Class number 54147
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54146
Section TU06
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54152
Section WS01
Size 175
Available 175
Magill
Class number 54154
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54153
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 54155
Section WS01
Size 75
Available 75
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