Insights into Data and Research in Psychology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 2000
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Course ID
200568
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to teach students how to answer psychological research questions using a range of research methods and data analysis techniques. You will learn how to identify an appropriate methodology and analysis to answer a range of research questions; how to describe and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, using appropriate data analysis techniques and software; how to create basic plots or maps to visualise key aspects of your data; and how to effectively communicate the results of research according to discipline guidelines.

  • Research Skills
  • Qualitative Analysis
  • Quantitative Analysis

Course learning outcomes

  • Select and justify appropriate methods when designing psychological research studies and analysing the resulting data
  • Propose a research study to investigate an applied issue in psychology
  • Describe and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to answer psychological research questions
  • Communicate psychological research findings in a style that is suitable for technical reports

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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