Key facts
UNE unit code: PSYC202
*You are viewing the 2025 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
For a career in the behavioural sciences, your ability to correctly and creatively use a range of research methods is essential and adds value in many related disciplines as well.
In this unit you will be introduced to commonly used methods of research for psychological contexts, exploring the strengths and weaknesses of various approaches.
Building knowledge for choosing appropriate methodology for different research questions, the unit will help you to fine tune your ability to evaluate, interpret and communicate results.
You will explore topics including measurement and operationalisation of constructs, the data collection process and the design of simple studies.
The unit also extends your applied statistics skills, focusing on descriptive measures, correlation and regression, the comparison of two or more groups in one-way and factorial designs, the logic of statistical inference and the use of a widely utilised statistical package (SPSS).
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
TBA | TBA | 3 days | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 2, Online | Online intensive school. Dates to be advised. |
TBA | TBA | 3 days | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 1, Online | Online intensive school. Dates to be advised. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
GradDipPsych students: It is a requirement that students who wish to enrol in PSYC202 in Trimester 1 in order to complete their degree program in three trimesters, complete PSYC101 and PSYC102 in Trimester 3 of the preceding year.
PSYC202 is a 200-level unit that focuses on research methods, data analysis and SPSS, not the fundamentals of psychology.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge of research findings as they relate to issues in a psychological context;
- independently select appropriate methodology to execute statistical analysis demonstrating your ability to evaluate, interpret and communicate the results to others;
- analyse and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and logic of selected statistical procedures;
- apply the use of a statistical software package to conduct a statistical analysis; and
- transmit their knowledge in written form using APA style methods and results sections.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Online Laboratory Work No. Words: 1000 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Written Assessment No. Words: 1500 |
Online Exam | Yes | 50% | All offerings |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
SPSS Statistics: A Practical Guide
ISBN: 9780170460163
Bennett, K., Heritage, B., & Allen, P. , Cengage Learning 5th ed. 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
ISBN: 9781433832161
American Psychological Assocation, APA 7th ed. 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
SPSS 29 Software (Statistics Standard Grad Pack)
Text refers to: All offerings
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
Stay connected
Register your interest and we'll keep you updated
Why study with us?
I'm grateful to UNE for the opportunities studying has given me, but above all, for making me realise I could actually do it, and giving me a sense of accomplishment.
What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
2025 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.