| UNIT TITLE |
Research Applications and Ethical Issues |
| UNIT CODE |
PSY3303 |
| CREDIT POINTS |
15 |
| FULL YEAR UNIT |
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| PRE-REQUISITES |
PSY2202 - Research Methods in Psychology 2
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| MODE OF DELIVERY |
On-campus
Online
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DESCRIPTION
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In this unit students learn about the role of research in a variety of applied contexts. Ethical issues in research are also examined. Understanding is consolidated through critical evaluation of published studies, and the development of research proposals.
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| LEARNING OUTCOMES |
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the major issues in conducting research in natural settings;
- demonstrate competence in preparing a qualitative research proposal;
- demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical issues in conducting research;
- discuss the role of research in the study and practice of psychology;
- evaluate psychologists’ behaviour in conducting psychological research and other professional contexts in relation to the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines;
- demonstrate competence in advanced statistical techniques for quasi experimental research using computerized analysis methods;
- demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
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| UNIT CONTENT |
1. Examination of the major issues in conducting research in natural settings.
2. Understanding and applying qualitative research design, analysis and interpretation.
3. Developing a qualitative research proposal.
4. Review of ethical issues in research:
o Ethics Committees and the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics;
o The protection of human participants;
o Informed consent;
o Debriefing;
o Voluntariness of participants: inducements and coercion;
o Confidentiality in research
o Conflicting roles of the researcher;
o Issues where other parties are involved;
o Honouring commitments;
o Community and cultural research
5. Use of the computer statistical packages SPSS for Windows.
6. Advanced factorial ANOVA complex designs and interpretation.
7. Introduction to multivariate statistics.
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| TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESSES |
| Lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions. |
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| GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES |
The following graduate attributes will be developed in this unit
- Ability to communicate
- Cross-cultural and international outlook
- Critical appraisal skills
- Ability to generate ideas
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| ASSESSMENT |
| Grading Schema 1 |
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| Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners. |
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Item
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On-Campus Assessment
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Value
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Review
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Qualitative paper review
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10%
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Assignment
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Qualitative research proposal
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50%
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Examination
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End of semester examination
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40%
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Item
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Online Assessment
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Value
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Review
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Qualitative paper review
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10%
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Assignment
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Qualitative research proposal
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50%
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Examination
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End of semester examination
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40%
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| TEXTS |
| Coakes, S. J., & Steed, L. G. (2007). SPSS: Analysis without anguish. Brisbane: Wiley. |
| Howell, D. C. (2009). Statistical methods for psychology (7th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Duxbury/Thompson Learning. |
| Liamputtong, P. (2009). Qualitative research methods (3rd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
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| SIGNIFICANT REFERENCES |
| Denzin, N. K., & Lincoln, Y. (Eds.). (2000). Handbook of qualitative methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. |
| Dudgeon, P., Pickett, H., & D. Garvey (Eds.). (2000). Working with Indigenous Australians: A Handbook for psychologists. Perth: Gunada Press. |
| Greenberg, J., & Folger, R. (1988). Controversial issues in social research methods. New York: Springer-Verlag. |
| Miles, M. B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: A source book of new methods. Beverley Hills, CA: Sage. |
| Patton, M. Q. (1980). Qualitative evaluation methods. Beverley Hills, CA: Sage. |
| Smith, J. A., Harre, R., & Van Langenhove, L. (1995). Rethinking methods in psychology. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. |
| Maginn, P., Thompson, S., & Tonts, M. (Eds). (2008). Qualitative urban analysis: An international perspective. London: Elsevier. |
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| JOURNALS |
| Action Research |
| British Journal of Social Psychology |
| Critical Discourse Studies |
| Community, Work & Family |
| Feminism & Psychology |
| Ethnicity & Health |
| International Journal of Qualitative Methods |
| Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology |
| Journal of Health Psychology |
| Professional Psychology: Research and Practice |
| Qualitative Health Research |
| Qualitative Inquiry |
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| WEB SITES |
http://ww.ecu.edu.au/GPPS/ethics/legislation.phc
http://www.aps.psychsociety.com.au (ethics and professional conduct information)
http://www.ipip.org/(The Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology website)
http://www.qualitativeresearch.uga.edu/QualPage/
www.irn.pdx.edu/~kerlinb/qualresearch/ |
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| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |
| For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: |
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Academic Misconduct
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- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students’ work.
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
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