Research Methods and Analysis

This online course builds on the statistical skills developed in 72160, and the broader philosophical underpinnings and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative approaches and methods in 73213. You will be able to apply advanced statistical techniques, evaluate different types of experimental designs and their application, as well as apply interpretivist analysis to real-world data.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

• Use quantitative software to apply statistical analysis to data.
• Interpret and evaluate a range of statistical test results.
• Use textual data to carry out qualitative analysis and interpretation.
• Interpret and evaluate qualitative approaches.
• Identify a range of research methods and analysis techniques to best address psychological research. problems.
• Design and critically analyse psychological research.

Assessment

100% internally assessed

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

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How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

• choose the qualification you will study the course under
• check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.