PSYCHOL 6605OL - Research Project Planning, Managing and Analysing Data
Online - Online Teaching 5 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PSYCHOL 6605OL Course Research Project Planning, Managing and Analysing Data Coordinating Unit Psychology Term Online Teaching 5 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Online Units 3 Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites PSYCHOL 6600OL, PSYCHOL 6601OL and 6602OL Restrictions Available to Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) (OL) students only Assessment Online Assessments and Written Assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jonathan Bartholomaeus
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Full details of each week's activities can be found in MyUni. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Implement key processes required to plan and conduct a research project in psychology 2 Generate an ethics application suitable for a research project in psychology 3 Develop a transparent and reproducible data analysis plan 4 Demonstrate rigorous data management and analysis practices 5 Formulate principled arguments for the use of either structural equation modelling or multilevel modelling in order to answer research questions 6 Communicate the results of statistical analyses in an APA-style results format University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4,5,6 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
4,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,3,4,5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
N/A Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
3,4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
This is a fully online offering. Students will require access to the internet to access course content and to engage in online tutorials.
Students will need to install free, open-source, cross-platform packages for statistical analysis (JASP) on their computer. Required readings will be available through MyUniRecommended Resources
Detailed reading lists will be provided within course modules on Myuni; all readings will be accessible online.Online Learning
This is a fully online offering. Myuni will be used for all course materials, communication, links to resources, online tutorial support, and assignments, including submissions, feedback, and grades -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Engagement with course content is facilitated by online videos, interactive online activities, curated readings and resources, and self-directed study supported by weekly online 90 minute tutorial sessions.
There are 6 Weekly Modules with learning scaffolded across the modules to ensure that students develop deep discipline knowledge as well as the academic literacy, research skills and capacity to apply and communicate their understanding as specified for an AQF8 level offering.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements. This course is a 6-week intensive, accelerated learning offering. Students should expect to spend around 25 hours per week on this course.
Hours per Week
Tutorials: 1.5 hours
Tutorial preparation: 1 hour
Assessment-related tasks: 8.5 hours
Engaging with online activities: 9 hours
Weekly reading/study: 5 hoursLearning Activities Summary
The course is presented over six weeks, with one module per week:
1. Planning a Research Project
Defining the scope of your research project
Working with a supervisor
Managing a research project
2. Research Questions and Methodology
Developing a research question
Designing the study
Power analysis
3. Ethical Approval and Registering an Analysis Plan
Human research ethics
Applying for ethical approval
The Open Science Framework (OSF)
4. Collecting and Managing Data
Constructing a survey
Data storage and management
Preparing a dataset
5. Latent Variable Structural Equation Modelling
Latent variable Structural Equation Modelling (SEM)
Interpreting SEM results
Running SEM in JASP
Reporting SEM results
6. Multilevel Modelling
Multilevel Modelling (MLM)
Interpreting MLM output
Running MLM in JASP
Reporting MLM resultsSpecific Course Requirements
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Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting (%) Hurdle requirement Learning Outcome 1. Project Planning and Research Design Quiz Summative 20 No 1 2. Practice Ethics Application and Data Analysis Plan Summative 50 No 1,2,3,4 3A. Latent Variable SEM and MLM Data Analysis Summative 30 No 4,5,6 Assessment Related Requirements
Submission via Turnitin. All assignments are due by 11:59pm ACST/ACDT on the Sunday at the end of the week in which they are due. A penalty of 5% per day applies for late submissions.
Extensions are granted on medical, compassionate or other special circumstances recognised under the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy. The completed extension application form and any documentation (such as a medical or counsellor's certification) should be emailed to the course coordinator and submitted before the due date. The course coordinator will consider the request in the light of the case made and University deadlines, and may grant an extension of up to three days.Assessment Detail
Assessment 1: Project Planning and Research Design Quiz (20%, due end of week 2)
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate your understanding of, and ability to implement, project management and interpersonal skills. Implementing research design principles and the ability to conduct power analysis will also be assessed.
Assessment 2: Practice Ethics Application and Pre-registration (50%, due end of week 4)
This assessment is designed to familiarise you with the process of gaining ethics approval, specifically at the University of Adelaide. Additionally, it gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of Open Science practices and to explore them in an applied task.
Assessment 3: SEM and MLM Data Analysis (30%, due end of week 6)
The purpose of this assessment is to evaluate your ability to select the correct analysis in order to answer a research question; autonomously conduct structural equation modelling and multilevel modelling analyses in JASP; and report the results of these analyses according to APA guidelines.
Submission
Fully online course: e-submission and marking.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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