PY4113 - Design and Analysis for Research

Credit points:	03
Year:	2017
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Psychology

This subject is concerned with advanced methods of data analysis and predictive modelling. The emphasis will be upon refining the design of investigations so as to best leverage data analysis to answer the research question.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrated knowledge of advanced techniques in predictive and explanatory model building;
• demonstrated ability to use appropriate software to conduct advanced data analysis;
• demonstrated ability to appropriately critique research design.

Prerequisites:

Students must be accepted into a 4th year level Psychology stream

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Coord/Lect:	Dr Anne Swinbourne.
Contact hours:	26 hours workshops/Seminars 104 hours - Self directed study and assessment preparation
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (30%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 23-Mar-2017
Coord/Lect:	Dr Anne Swinbourne.
Contact hours:	26 hours workshops/Seminars 104 hours - Self directed study and assessment preparation
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (30%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 06-Apr-2017
Coord/Lect:	Dr Anne Swinbourne.
Contact hours:	26 hours workshops/Seminars 104 hours - Self directed study and assessment preparation
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (30%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 10-Aug-2017
Coord/Lect:	Dr Anne Swinbourne.
Contact hours:	26 hours workshops/Seminars 104 hours - Self directed study and assessment preparation
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (30%).
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 07-Dec-2017
Coord/Lect:	Dr Anne Swinbourne.
Contact hours:	26 hours workshops/Seminars 104 hours - Self directed study and assessment preparation
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (30%).

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