METHODS FOR THE SCIENTIST PRACTITIONER
PSY5MSP
2014
Credit points: 10
Subject outline
This unit addresses a range of topics related to research methodology and statistical analysis that are extremely valuable in understanding or analysing clinical or applied research. It is designed to ensure that students are able to understand data presented in different clinical and applied research at a sophisticated level. Topics include: Study designs with an emphasis on RCT's and their evaluation; sample size, statistical power, effect size and clinical significance, mediation and moderation; prevalence, incidence, measures of association; systematic reviews and meta-analyses; single case designs, etc.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 10
Subject Co-ordinator: Glynda Kinsella
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Admission to SMCP or SDPCP or SMCNP or SDPCN
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Glynda Kinsella
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One take-home test | 30 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 70 |