psy5msp methods/scientist practit

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.

FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points10

Subject Co-ordinatorGlynda Kinsella

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Admission to SMCP or SDPCP or SMCNP or SDPCN

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGlynda 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 elementComments%
One take-home test30
one 2-hour examination70