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University of Queensland - PSYC1040: Psychological Research Methodology I

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2024 - 2025

University	The University of Queensland
School	Psychology School
Course Code	PSYC1040
Course Title	Psychological Research Methodology I
Notes Title	Comprehensive Revision Guide and Course Notes
Page Length	59

This concise guide for PSYC1040: Psychological Research Methodology I at the University of Queensland provides the necessary tools to help you excel in the course. The document covers all topics with clear explanations, illustrations, and worked examples to deepen your understanding and application of key concepts. It is logically structured, highlighting important concepts and methods, including practical examples to demonstrate their applications. This guide, featuring the latest course content, will help you prepare to excel in your studies.

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.

Main topics to be covered:

Principles of Research
Basic Study Designs 1
Basic Study Designs 2
Measurement, Frequency Distributions & Percentiles
Central Tendency & Variability
z-Scores and the Normal Curve
Correlations
Null Hypothesis Significance Testing I: Background
Null Hypothesis Significance Testing II
Single sample and repeated measures t-tests
Independent groups t-tests
Confidence Intervals and Effect Sizes

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