Key facts
UNE unit code: PSYC372
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
This unit will help to upskill you in intuitive ways to report statistics in science. It also will equip you with the capacity to critically evaluate psychology research, run advanced statistical techniques, and effectively communicate your findings - skills that are invaluable for roles in psychology and many related fields.
By introducing you to several advanced techniques commonly used in psychology and other life sciences, this unit will help you fine tune your ability to select the appropriate statistical method depending on the research question at hand.
You will be equipped to use SPSS to conduct a range of statistical analyses, with the practical exercises giving you hands-on experience with different ANOVAs, different multiple regressions and factor analysis.
To successfully complete this unit, you must have access to the internet and a computer capable of running SPSS.
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For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
Students enrolling in the unit must have access to the internet and a computer capable of running SPSS.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- critically evaluate research in the psychological literature;
- select appropriate data analytic strategies to apply to a wide range of research problems and data sets;
- use SPSS to conduct several advanced statistical analysis including: different ANOVA's, different multiple regressions, and factor analysis;
- correctly interpret the SPSS output for each of the statistical procedures covered in the unit; and
- write APA style research reports that summarise the results and communicate the findings to others; and
- demonstrate teamwork and interpersonal skills when solving statistical problems in a collaborative setting.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 5% | All offerings | Quiz 1 No. Words: 300 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Written Assessment No. Words: 1400 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 35% | All offerings | Quiz 2 No. Words: 1600 |
| Online Assessment | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
See Note
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
SPSS Statistics: A Practical Guide
ISBN: 9780170460163
Allen, P. Heritage, B and Bennett, K., Cengage 5th ed. 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
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