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PSYCB2108 - Psychological Research in Practice
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<p>PSYCB2108 Psychological Research in Practice develops students’ ability to critically evaluate, design, and communicate psychological research. Building on foundational knowledge of research methods, the unit examines how psychological evidence is generated, interpreted, and applied to address real-world questions and issues.</p><p>Students explore qualitative and quantitative research approaches, with an emphasis on selecting and justifying appropriate methodologies for different research contexts. The unit examines principles of research design, evidence evaluation, ethics, cultural responsiveness, reflexive practice, and the responsible use of digital technologies in psychological research. Students also develop skills in analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative evidence, synthesising findings from multiple sources, and communicating research to academic, professional, and community audiences.</p><p>Through applied learning activities, students engage with contemporary psychological issues and consider how research can inform understanding, decision-making, and practice. Attention is given to ethical and culturally responsive approaches to research.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><ul><li>Research design, evidence evaluation, qualitative and quantitative methodologies.</li><li>Ethics, cultural responsiveness, reflexive practice, and responsible use of digital technologies.</li><li>Data interpretation, evidence synthesis, and the communication and application of psychological research. </li><li>Critical evaluation of research.</li><li>Designing research projects.</li><li>Communicating evidence to academic, professional, and community audiences.</li></ul>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>PSYCB2108 Psychological Research in Practice develops students’ ability to critically evaluate, design, and communicate psychological research. Building on foundational knowledge of research methods, the unit examines how psychological evidence is generated, interpreted, and applied to address real-world questions and issues.</p><p>Students explore qualitative and quantitative research approaches, with an emphasis on selecting and justifying appropriate methodologies for different research contexts. The unit examines principles of research design, evidence evaluation, ethics, cultural responsiveness, reflexive practice, and the responsible use of digital technologies in psychological research. Students also develop skills in analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative evidence, synthesising findings from multiple sources, and communicating research to academic, professional, and community audiences.</p><p>Through applied learning activities, students engage with contemporary psychological issues and consider how research can inform understanding, decision-making, and practice. Attention is given to ethical and culturally responsive approaches to research.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><ul><li>Research design, evidence evaluation, qualitative and quantitative methodologies.</li><li>Ethics, cultural responsiveness, reflexive practice, and responsible use of digital technologies.</li><li>Data interpretation, evidence synthesis, and the communication and application of psychological research. </li><li>Critical evaluation of research.</li><li>Designing research projects.</li><li>Communicating evidence to academic, professional, and community audiences.</li></ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb2108">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=PSYCB1003" target="_blank">PSYCB1003</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Critically evaluate psychological research, theory, and evidence using methodological, ethical, cultural, and scientific principles.</p>
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<p>Design and justify methodologically, ethically, and culturally appropriate qualitative and quantitative research approaches for psychological research questions and contexts.</p>
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<p>Apply principles of ethics, cultural responsiveness, reflexive practice, and responsible digital technology use throughout the research process.</p>
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<p>Analyse, interpret and synthesise qualitative and quantitative evidence to inform evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.</p>
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<p>Communicate psychological research designs and findings using appropriate academic and professional conventions for diverse audiences.</p>
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<p>Assessment of foundational concepts, methods, and principles relating to psychological research, evidence evaluation, and responsible research practice.</p>
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<p>30-40%</p>
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<p>Students analyse a qualitative dataset on a psychological issue, identify key themes, and communicate findings and recommendations to a community or professional audience. Students also reflect on their role in the research process</p>
<p>Written Task</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
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<p>Students design and justify a psychological research project that addresses a community issue. Students present a research pitch and submit a proposal outlining the research design, methodology, ethics, and potential community impact.</p>
<p>Research proposal and/or presentation</p>
<p>30-45%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Psychology
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090701 - Psychology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/psycb2108">View unit fees</a>
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