Introduction to research methods in psychology/IRMP101/Syllabus

There are no set dates within IRMP101. The recommended pathway through the material is as follows:

Schedule summary

Unit	Title
	Orientation
Unit 1	Approaches to Knowledge
Unit 2	Theories and Measurement
Assessment	Practice Assignment 1

Orientation

Familiarise yourself with the course site

• Learning materials:
  1. Start here.
  2. Orientation.
• Key activities:
  1. Complete the OERu new participant survey (optional).

Unit 1: Approaches to Knowledge

An overview of Psychological Science and Research

• Learning materials:
  1. Learning pathway material
• Key activities:
  1. An Introduction to Psychological Science (Reading and Video)
  2. Literature Searches (Reading and Search Strategy Activity)
  3. Reading Research Reports (Video)
  4. Basic Concepts (Reading)
  5. Conducting Ethical Research (Reading and Start of Assessment)

Unit 2: Theories and Measurement

Psychological theories work and how variables can be measured.

• Learning materials:
  1. Learning pathway material
• Key activities
  1. Theories
  2. Levels of Measurement
  3. Reliability and Vailidity

Assessment

• Learning materials:
  1. Practice Assignment 1