Applying Research Methods in Psychology

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 5031
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Course ID
204641
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

How do we apply methodological and statistical concepts to real-world problems? This course builds onto the foundation provided by Research Methods, Design and Analysis, exploring research methods for quantitative and qualitative data in more depth. You will think critically about the process of conducting research, apply your knowledge of research methods to a variety of contexts, and further develop your understanding of common analyses.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of qualitative research methods in psychology
  • Analyse qualitative data to answer psychological research questions
  • Analyse quantitative data in JASP to answer psychological research questions
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of factorial ANOVA, chi-square, and multiple regressionevaluate published research papers in psychology

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Data Collection and/or Analysis, Data Collection and/or Analysis, Short Response Questions

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Graduate Diploma in Psychology