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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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PY4113 - Design and Analysis for Research

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Prerequisites:Must complete 72 credit points of level 1, 2, and 3 subjects from an undergraduate Psychology course, and be accepted into the 4th year psychology stream before enrolling in any level 4 PY subjects.
Administered by:College of Healthcare Sciences

Subject Description

    The purpose of this subject is to introduce students to advanced data analysis techniques that build upon those learned at undergraduate level. A special emphasis will be placed on correlation-based techniques called mediation and moderation. Students will learn the logic behind these techniques, best practice when using them, how to perform them in computer packages, and how to appropriately report their results.

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate knowledge of advanced data analysis techniques, including mediation and moderation
  • demonstrate the use of appropriate software to conduct advanced data analysis techniques, including mediation and moderation
  • appropriately report the results from advanced data analysis techniques, including mediation and moderation

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
  • Participation > Class participation - Individual
  • Written > Problem task - (60%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; participate in at least 75% of scheduled classes; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Patrick Lin
Lecturer(s):
DR Patrick Lin
DR Amanda Krause
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 28 Hours - Workshops

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 08 Apr 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 15 Mar 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Patrick Lin
Lecturer(s):
DR Patrick Lin
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 28 Hours - Workshops

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 05 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 12 Jul 2021 to Friday, 15 Oct 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Patrick Lin
Lecturer(s):
DR Patrick Lin
DR Kunchana (Gi) Chouynuu
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 28 Hours - Workshops

JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 02 Dec 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 08 Nov 2021 to Friday, 18 Feb 2022
Coordinator(s):
DR Patrick Lin
Lecturer(s):
DR Patrick Lin
DR Kunchana (Gi) Chouynuu
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 28 Hours - Workshops

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Patrick Lin
Lecturer(s):
DR Patrick Lin
DR Amanda Krause
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 28 Hours - Workshops