UO Advanced Research Methods

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 3030
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Course ID
204616
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Laura McLaughlin Engfors
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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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
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Students will attain advanced skills in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of psychological research. Students will develop an advanced understanding of research design and evaluation (including questionnaire design, survey technique and sampling procedures), advanced skills in the selection, calculation and reporting of appropriate statistical tests (including multivariate data screening, advanced parametric inferential statistical tests, reliability, power and effect size) and the ethics of research (including issues related to culture and dependent populations). Students will apply this knowledge in the preparation of an APA style research report.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply psychology knowledge to select appropriate research designs and the appropriate methods of collecting and analysing data
  • Develop advanced skills to design, conduct and report a research project
  • Use statistics software to conduct appropriate analyses, with particular emphasis on multivariate analyses
  • Demonstrate advanced skills in the appropriate presentation of a research project
  • Critically evaluate selected research studies

Availability

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Census date
Fri 09/10/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 02/10/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 23/10/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 06/11/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 4110
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 461
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is only for students studying 100% online programs

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of PSYC2020 UO Cognitive Psychology/PSYC2021 UO Introductory Research Methods

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BEHL3034 UO Advanced Research Methods at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BEHL3005 Advanced Research Methods at the University of South Australia

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