Research Design and Statistics for Psychology

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Research Design and Statistics for Psychology (PSY690)

Synopsis

PSY690 Research Design and Statistics for Psychology is an advanced course aimed at preparing students to design their own research projects and to be able to apply data analysis skills to psychological research. Students will learn about the strengths and limitations of different research designs and approaches, as well as the considerations that go into designing studies aimed at testing various research questions. Additionally, students will learn to apply data analytic skills using statistical software, and students will learn how to draw conclusions from these analyses to address their research questions. A hands-on, applied approach will be taken in this course, and students will have the opportunity to design their own research projects as well as analyse secondary data. A basic foundation in research design and statistics is required prior to taking this course.

Level: 6
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Generating research questions
Research methods
Design considerations
Introduction to statistical software
Data cleaning
Basic analyses
Analysis of variance
Linear regressions
Moderation
Mediation
Factor analysis
Advanced techniques

Learning Outcome

Propose theoretically, methodologically, and/or practically important research questions.
Critique the strengths and limitations of different research designs and analytic approaches.
Evaluate how research can be applied to addressing real-world situations and problems.
Select the appropriate design and analytic approach for testing various research questions.
Design research studies to address diverse research questions.
Analyse data using different analytic techniques and statistical software.
Conclude how the results of each analysis address various research questions.