James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2005

PY3101 - Advanced Behavioural Research Design and Analysis

Credit points: 03
Year: 2005
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
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This subject covers research designs that are non-experimental or quasi-experimental in nature. These include methods that are often more appropriate for research in field settings where experiments are neither practical nor sensible. The different types of validity and the benefits and limitations of weighing one type of validity against another will be considered. In addition, some of the most popular and powerful multivariate statistical techniques will also be introduced in lectures and practicals. The statistical material will cover multiple and logistic regression, factor analysis, discriminant analysis and log-linear analysis. The emphasis will be on the conceptual understanding and use of these techniques rather than mathematical arguments and proofs. Practicals will focus on everyday applications of the knowledge you gain from your study of research design.

Prerequisites:PY2103 and PY2107
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
PY3081 and PY3082

Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Nerina Caltabiano
Lecturers: Ms Simone Fischer, Charmayne Paul, Assoc. Professor Nerina Caltabiano.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 36 hours
    Assessment: (40%); (20%); (40%).

    , , Study Period 1
    Census Date 31-Mar-2005
    Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Kerry McBain.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours
    • 36 hours
      Assessment: (40%); (20%); (40%).

      , , Study Period 31
      Census Date 31-Mar-2005
      Face to face teaching 16-Jan-2005 to 17-Feb-2005
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours
      • 36 hours
        Assessment: (40%); (20%); (40%).

        , , Study Period 40
        Census Date 31-Aug-2005
        Face to face teaching 26-Sep-2005 to 04-Nov-2005
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours
        • 36 hours
          Assessment: (40%); (20%); (40%).

          Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.