Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Psychology School
This course builds on the principles of behavioural science introduced in PSYC1040. The aim is to expand student's understanding of theory and practice of research methodology, data analysis and report writing in psychology. Topics covered include design and measurement issues, methods for analysing psychological data, procedures involved in the reporting of psychological research, and issues concerned with the interpretation of such research.
This course builds on statistical analyses used in psychological research covered in PSYC1040 and provides the foundation for those covered in PSYC3010. This course will contribute to the development of the ability for students to analyse their own empirical studies as well the ability for critically appraising the studies of others.
Course requirements
Assumed background
The recommended prerequisites provide essential background knowledge to allow satisfactory achievement in PSYC2010. Most students who fail PSYC2010 do so because they do not have the appropriate prerequisites.ﾠ
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
(PSYC1020 or PSYC1030) + (PSYC1040)
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course comprises an integrated set of lectures and tutorials that focuses on the theory and practice of statistical analysis in psychology. The course objectives are to give further consideration to: (1) the procedures that are used to make statistical inference in psychological research, and (2) the interpretation and reporting of the results of psychological research. At the completion of this course, students should: have a sound understanding of the procedures used in psychological research to make statistical inferences in relation to comparing means, evaluating relationships, and analysing frequency and ranked data; (2) have a sound understanding of the factors that influence and enhance the power of psychological research, and (3) be able to interpret and report the results of psychological research.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand the theoretical background of, application of, and mathematical formulation for the following statistical procedures:
1. z-test
2. Repeated measures and independent groups t-tests
3. Power
4. ANOVA
5. Correlation
6. Multiple regression
7. Non-parametric versions of each of the above
LO2.
Write the 'Results' component of a research report.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | Quiz | 20% |
31/03/2025 5:00 pm
Students will be able to access the online quiz at any time within the 09:00am-17:00pm window on 31st March, but it must be completed within 90 minutes and submitted by 17:00pm. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Calculation and interpretation report | 35% |
6/05/2025 1:00 pm |
| Examination | Final Exam | 45% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
Quiz
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
31/03/2025 5:00 pm
Students will be able to access the online quiz at any time within the 09:00am-17:00pm window on 31st March, but it must be completed within 90 minutes and submitted by 17:00pm.
Task description
- The quiz will be an online, non-invigilated, open-book exam.
- The quiz will assess theory and application of statistical concepts covered in the lectures (Weeks 1-4) and tutorials (Weeks 2-4). Students will also need to perform calculations covered in the lectures and tutorials to answer some questions.
- The quiz will consist of multiple-choice questions only. Some multiple-choice questions will be stand-alone. Other multiple-choice questions will be components of one broader question. A practice quiz will be made available so that students can get a feel for the types of questions that will be included on the actual quiz.
- A link to the quiz will be posted on Learn.UQ under Assessment . This link will be made available between 9:00AM and 5:00pm Monday 31st of March. Students will be able to access the online mid-semester quiz at any time within this window, but it must be completed within 90 minutes and submitted by the due time and date.
- Students should be aware that the due time listed is the last time to submit their quiz. While Blackboard may let you commence the quiz prior to the due time, any quizzes found to have been completed after the due time will be excluded from your final mark. For example, if a 20 minute quiz says due at 5pm, students should aim to start the quiz by 4:30pm, at the latest, to allow time to complete and submit.
- Tutors will hold consultations for exam feedback after all students have completed the quiz (consultation times to be posted on BB).
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Calculation and interpretation report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
6/05/2025 1:00 pm
Task description
This assignment will be discussed in tutorials after the mid-semester quiz.
Assignments are to be submitted electronically via Turnitin.
Late assignments will not be accepted after marks are released (approximately three weeks after assignments are submitted).
Submission guidelines
Assignments are to be submitted online via Learn.UQ/Turnitin. NOTE: You will no longer receive an automatic submission receipt from Turnitin confirming your assignment has been received. You should download a copy of the digital receipt from the Assignment Dashboard and keep this as a record.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
For full details please review the School of Psychology Student Guidelines - Extensions and Deferred quiz/exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Final Exam
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Task description
- The final exam will be an in-person on campus, invigilated, closed-book exam held during the examination period and administered by the UQ Central Examinations unit.
- The exam will assess theory and application of statistical concepts covered in all the lectures and tutorials from week 5 onwards. Students will need to perform calculations covered in the lectures and tutorials to answer some questions. Students will also be required to interpret statistical results.
- The exam will consist of multiple-choice questions only. Some multiple-choice questions will be stand-alone. Other multiple-choice questions will be components of one broader question. A practice exam will be made available so that students can get a feel for the types of questions that will be included in the actual exam.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (Online) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved calculator |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Plagiarism and collusion
By submitting a piece of assessment in this course (either electronically or in some other form), you are certifying that it represents your own original intellectual work and has not been previously submitted and assessed in a different course at university. Cases of suspected collusion or plagiarism will be automatically forwarded to the School of PsychologyﾠAcademic Integrity Officer. ﾠﾠ
Formulae
You do not need to memorise formulae or tables for the final exam. The mid-semester exam and final exam are open book. You should use the formulae provided in the lectures and tutorials.
Appealing Assignment Marks
The UQ policy onﾠre-marksﾠapplies to PSYC2010. That is, if students feel the mark for an assignment is not appropriate, they should first speak to the marker (your tutor) to gain a better understanding of the mark. If the student still feels the mark is unfair after consulting with the marker, the student should request a re-mark via MyRequests. Please consult MyUQ for information on how to apply for a re-mark.ﾠThe re-mark constitutes the final mark. Keep in mind that a re-mark has one of three possible outcomes: (1) the mark may stay the same; (2) the mark may be decreased; or (3) the mark may be increased.ﾠﾠﾠ
Please note that when applying for a re-mark, you need to present a sound academic case for how the awarded mark does not reflect your performance with respect to the marking criteria. If the re-mark is approved, it will be marked against the same criteria by a different marker.
Please note that marks cannot be changed by the tutor or the course coordinator (unless there has been an administrative error, e.g., there was a data entry error). You must follow the above procedure.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
The digital tutorial workbook and otherﾠinformation for this course are made available on the PSYC2010 Blackboard site.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Lecture |
Lecture 1. Overview and review of Z distributions This lecture reviews material addressed in PSYC1040 such as normal distributions and z-scores. |
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Lecture |
Lecture 2. Single sample tests This lecture continues the revision of key concepts from PSYC1040 including: hypothesis-testing, single sample tests (when the POPULATION variance is known (Z test) and the POPULATION variance is not known (single sample t test). |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 1: Fundamentals and single sample tests Fundamentals and single sample tests |
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Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Lecture |
Lecture 3. t-tests This lecture covers two sample tests, using the same people twice (repeated measures t-test) and two different groups (independent groups t-test). We will also cover the assumptions of t-tests. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 2: Two sample t tests Two sample t tests |
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Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Lecture |
Lecture 4. Power and effect size This lecture covers power and effect size. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 3: Power of psychological research Power of psychological research |
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Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Lecture |
Lecture 5. ANOVA I (one-way independent groups) This lecture is the first of four lectures covering the most frequently used analysis for group designs: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). An overview of one-way ANOVA will be presented, including the calculation of the omnibus test, partitioning of variance, and the underlying structural model. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 4: One-way ANOVA One-way ANOVA |
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Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Lecture |
Lecture 6. ANOVA II (Follow-up tests) This lecture continues from the calculation of the omnibus tests of the overall one-way to assess group differences using planned comparisons and post-hoc tests. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 5: ANOVA - Multiple comparisons ANOVA - Multiple comparisons |
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Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Lecture |
Lecture 7. ANOVA III (Repeated Measures) - Lecture only available online/ no in-person lecture. This is the third lecture on ANOVA. In this lecture students will be shown how the analysis of variance can be used to test repeated time points. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 6: Repeated measures ANOVA - Tutorial only available online/no in-person tutorials. Repeated measures ANOVA |
|
Mid-sem break (21 Apr - 27 Apr) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid-semester break |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Lecture |
Lecture 8. ANOVA IV Factorial & Non-Parametric This lecture is the fourth lecture on ANOVA and begins a new topic on analyses that can be used to test data that do not meet the assumptions required to use t-tests or ANOVA. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 7: Factorial ANOVA & non-parametric tests |
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Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Lecture |
Lecture 9: Chi-Square This lecture will focus on the Chi-Square tests. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 8: Chi-square Chi-square |
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Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Lecture |
Lecture 10. Correlations I This lecture introduces correlations, focusing on the calculation of r, variance accounted (r square), and non-parametric versions of r. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 9: Correlation Correlation |
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Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Lecture |
Lecture 11. Correlation II & Regression In this lecture the concept of correlation (relationship between two variables) is extended to regression (using a known association to make a prediction). |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 10: Regression Regression |
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Week 13 (26 May - 01 Jun) |
Lecture |
Lecture 12. Regression In this final lecture the concept of regression is further extended. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial 11: Practice exam Practice exam |
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- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
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- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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School guidelines
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