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Comprehensive Revision Guide and Course Notes 2026 
 
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University of Queensland - PSYC1040: Psychological Research Methodology I

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2025 - 2026

University	University of Queensland
Study Level	Undergraduate
Course Code	PSYC1040
Course Name	Psychological Research Methodology I
Notes Title	Comprehensive Revision Guide and Course Notes
Page Length	59

This guide provides a comprehensive summary of the key concepts covered in PSYC1040 at UQ. It highlights the essential information you need to understand and apply the course material effectively, helping you build a solid grasp of the core methods and techniques. These features are specifically designed to help you apply your knowledge in the exam. You do not need to be an expert in the course; you just need a basic understanding and the ability to quickly recall what you have learned. Use these notes as a reference to strengthen your understanding topic by topic and improve your grades in the final exam.

The School of Psychology recommends only two of the three first year courses is undertaken in the first semester of study.

Psychology is founded on the scientific method. This course introduces students to the theory and practice of research and report writing in psychology. Lectures will cover topics such as: science and the scientific method; research methodologies, techniques and designs; the practice and problems of measurement in psychology; exploring, displaying, describing and analysing research data; and report writing. Weekly workshops/tutorials will involve: experimental design; ethical concerns; collecting, handling, describing, analysing and reporting data; report writing; and exercises and questions relating to the entire course content.

✔ After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Understand and appreciate the scientific and research base of psychology.
Understand and appreciate basic research designs and their applications.
Understand and appreciate measurement in psychology research.
Understand and appreciate the ways and means of exploring, displaying, describing and analysing research data.
Design and conduct a simple research study.
Understand and appreciate scientific report writing in psychology.

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