Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

PSY4502 - Statistics and research design for professional psychology

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2010 (Day) Caulfield First semester 2010 (Off-campus) Caulfield First semester 2010 (Evening) Singapore First semester 2010 (Off-campus) Singapore Second semester 2010 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	A/Prof F Allen

Synopsis

This unit is concerned with revision of univariate statistical concepts, data cleaning and preparation and five distinct multivariate statistics within a methodological context at fourth year level. The multivariate statistics that will be taught include ANCOVA, Discriminant function analysis, MANOVA, factor analysis and multiple regression. Students will be encouraged to learn how to operate SPSS in order to conduct the analyses of their research.

Assessment

Assignments
Examination (open book, multiple choice)

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Felicity Allen

Prohibitions

GAS4502, PSY4210