96643 Psychology Honours Research Project A
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Credit points: 12 cp
Result type: Pass fail, no marks
Requisite(s): 144 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09169 Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) AND 96644c Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis AND 96645c Applied Psychological Assessment and Intervention
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Description
In this year-long research project, students identify an individual research question relevant to psychology. Working closely with a supervisor they submit a literature review that justifies the research question and hypotheses. Students present and receive feedback on the thesis background and an appropriate study design to test the hypotheses. This detailed plan from Research Project A is brought to life in Research Project B. Following ethically approved data collection and/or study pre-registration, students analyse and interpret the data. After incorporating supervisor and peer feedback, students write up a final thesis in publication-ready journal article format. Students attend a simulated research conference to present their findings.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 006. | Summarise main ideas and empirical evidence from psychology sources and research. |
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| 007. | Construct a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology. |
| 008. | Construct arguments clearly and concisely using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories. |
| 009. | Design or replicate a research study to confirm or disconfirm a testable hypothesis. |
| 010. | Prepare a research proposal and submit to a designated ethical review process. |
| 011. | Interpret statistical analyses related to investigation of an individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology. |
| 013. | Evaluate psychological research for adherence to relevant ethics code for research involving human or nonhuman research. |
| 023. | Craft clear and concise communications to fulfill a purpose and address specific audiences. |
| 060. | Craft a research report in adherence to the current American Psychological Association (APA) Style guide and formatting requirements. |