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~ ~ 4 0 3 Advanced Quantitative Methods
No. of hours per week: one and a half hours
(lectures), one and a half hours (seminar)
Assessment: practical report SO%, workbook
50%
Subject aims and description
This subject provides a conceptual framework for
understanding multivariate analysis and interpretation of
psychological data, and an opportunity to become familiar
with the use of a range of multivariate techniques. These
include analysis of variance and covariance, multiple and
logistic regression techniques, cluster and discriminant
regression techniques, cluster and discriminant analysis,
structural equation modelling.
References
Tabachnick, 8.G. and Fidell, L.S. Using Multivariate Statistics.
2nd edn, New York, Harper & Row, 1989
~ ~ 4 1 1 Counselling in the Human
Services
No, of hours per week: one hour (lectures), two
hours (laboratory)
Assessment: theory essay 5096, video-taped
interview and assignment 50%
Subject aims and description
Contemporary theory, research and practice in counselling
psychology.
Models of training in counselling and interviewing.
Models of supervision in counselling psychology.
Counselling service delivery systems.
Evaluating and monitoring counselling service programs.
Contemporary theory and practice in small group psychology;
group facilitation skills.
References
Egan, G. The Skilled Helper: 5th edn, Pacific Grove, California,
BrooksICole, 1994
~ ~ 4 1 3 Research Project and Report
Independent research under supervision
Prerequisites: AY401
Assessment: submission of a report (4,000-6,000
words), assessed by two examiners
Subject aims and description
Each student is required to formulate individually an empirical
research question, design an appropriate study, collect and
analyse data, interpret these data in relation to the original
research question, and submit a report on the investigation in
the form of a journal manuscript.
The research project may take any one of a number of
forms: controlled observations, case studies, field surveys,
laboratory experiments, field experiments, secondary analysis
of data sets, archival research. The individual student must
plan and carry out every phase of the project from initial
planning to final analysis, interpretation and reporting of the
data.While flexibility in methodology is clearly required,
given the diversity of potential topics for investigation, the
methodology and data analysis procedures used must be (a)
generally recognised within the field of psychological
research as sound and appropriate for the particular
question, and (b) correctly implemented in a systematic
manner.
A member of the School of Social and Behavioural Science
will be assigned to supervise the research. Supervisor and
student will be expected to meet regularly for consultation
according to a mutually agreed timetable.
The conduct of the research overall must conform in all
respects to the principles of research ethics stated in the
School of Social and Behavioural Science's Statement of
Research Ethics.
References
American Psychological Association. Publication Manual. 3rd edn,
Washington D.C., American Psychological Ass., 1984
Australian Psychological Society, Code of Professional Conduct.
Melbourne, Australian Psychological Society, 1986
Swinburne Psychology Department, Graduate Diploma in Applied
Psychology Report Requirements. Melbourne. Swinburne Press,
1993
Swinburne Psychology Department. Statement on Research Ethics.
Melbourne, Swinburne Press, 1986
~ ~ 4 2 0 Assessing Persons and
Environments
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: case study and assessment report
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to equip students with the knowledge and
skills required to carry out limited psychological assessments
of individuals in human services and human resources
settings under appropriate professional supervision.
Topics covered in the subject include:
history of psychological assessment, ethical issues in the
use of psychological tests;
assessment as a decision making process; base rates,
outcome expectancies, prediction, risk assessment;
the foundations of assessment, reliability, validity, utility
(normative comparison);
eliciting information by means of interviews;
assessing abilities and aptitudes;
assessing interests;
conceptualising and assessing personality;
reporting assessments;
selected special issues, including career assessment.
References
Groth-Marnat, G. Handbook of Psychological Assessment. 2nd edn,
New York, Wiley, 1990
Lowman, R.L. The Clinical Practice of Career Assessment.
Washington, American Psychological Association, 1991
Murphy, K.R. and Davidshofer, C.O. Psychological Testing. 2nd edn,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 1991
~ ~ 4 2 2 Ethical and Professional Issues
No. of hours per week: one hour (lectures), one
hour (seminarlclass exercises)
Assessment: required attendance and
participation in a minimum of 75% of the class
meetings. May include seminar presentation and
paper, essay, and/or a class test
Subject aims and description
Topics will be selected from the following list:
Psychology as a profession: The Australian Psychological
Society and requirements for registration in the State of
Victoria.