The PSYC 331 Applied Psychological Research course has been designed to provide a bite-sized experience to step into the shoes of a researcher in psychology. You will be presented with an opportunity to apply your research skills and knowledge learned in 100- and 200-level psychology courses to a group project. This 100% internally assessed paper uses the topic of the group project as the basis for each of the assessments, where you get the opportunity to ask and answer critical questions in qualitative and quantitative psychological research. This course is also an excellent way to prepare yourself for postgraduate study.
About this paper
| Paper title | Applied Psychological Research |
|---|---|
| Subject | Psychology |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,318.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- PSYC 210, PSYC 211, PSYC 212
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Science
- Notes
- (i) With departmental approval, a student who has achieved a grade of at least a B in each of PSYC 210 and 212 may take no more than one of PSYC 313-331 concurrently with PSYC 211. (ii) With departmental approval, a student who has achieved a grade of at least a B in PSYC 211 may take no more than one of PSYC 313-331 concurrently with PSYC 210 and 212.
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- Teaching staff
- Paper Structure
PSYC 331 consists of both lectures and lab classes. In the 12 lectures, you will be guided through both qualitative and quantitative research processes in psychology. The lecture content is designed to expand on the skills and knowledge you acquired in 100- and 200-level.
The lab classes in weeks 2 to 12 will let you take on the role of research in a group project, to apply your research skills. Each group project is led by a mentor who will guide and assist you through the project and each assessment.
The final week of semester is dedicated to sharing the findings of your study (group project) which is a key element of the scientific method. The student symposium (one of the internal assessments) is where groups of students get to present their group project to members of their course, and with postgraduate students and staff from the Department of Psychology, in the style of a pecha kucha presentation.
- Textbooks
Halpern, D.F. (2013). Thought and knowledge: An introduction to critical thinking (5th ed.). Psychology Press.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Acquire and apply knowledge of research principles and processes in psychology - Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research
- Obtain hands-on experience designing and conducting research studies in psychology - Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation
- Learn how to work with others to achieve research goals - Communication, Information literacy, Teamwork
- Gain experience writing research proposals and journal articles in psychology - Communication, Ethics, Information literacy, Research
- Develop effective oral presentation skills - Communication, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork
- Assessment details
PSYC 331 is 100% internally assessed with each assessment directly related to the topic/scope of the group project.
- Expression of interest (10%)
- Commentary (20%)
- Registered Report (25%)
- Student symposium (15%)
- Journal Article (30%)