Overview
This unit is intended to provide you with specific knowledge in critical thinking and research skills at an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) Accreditation Standards Level 4, which represents professional and specialised areas of practice competencies necessary for working as a Clinical Psychologist. Your engagement with this unit will contribute to the formation of a strong scientist-practitioner foundation and focuses on building your competency in the development and evaluation of research in clinical psychology.
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Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
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Feedback from Student Feedback
Request that video materials associated with the unit be available for download
Ensure that students are able to access all relevant unit materials via Moodle.
Feedback from Student Feedback
A desire for usage of consistent terminology throughout the unit and reference materials
Endeavour to clearly define concepts discussed throughout the unit and use consistent terminology across different learning materials.
- Acquire advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for research design and analysis in clinical psychology
- Communicate advanced knowledge of research methods through the critical appraisal of psychological research literature in oral and written format
- Conduct empirically rigorous research relevant to the field of clinical psychology, with considerations of relevant ethical standards and cultural sensitivity.
These learning outcomes are intended to link with the CG17 Master of Clinical Psychology course learning outcome "Plan, conduct, and report on research in Clinical Psychology" (Learning Outcome number 5). The PSYC22001 Learning Outcomes align with the 2019 Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accreditation guidelines for Level 4 Graduate Competencies (clinical psychology guidelines 4.2.2 and 4.2.3), which are specific to research in clinical psychology and include the critical evaluation of scientific literature and investigation of research questions in psychology.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||
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1 | 2 | 3 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 25% | |||
2 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books - 25% | |||
3 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||
4 - Presentation - 25% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||
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1 | 2 | 3 | |
1 - Knowledge | |||
2 - Communication | |||
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | |||
4 - Research | |||
5 - Self-management | |||
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | |||
7 - Leadership | |||
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Textbooks
Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics
5th Edition (2017)
Authors: Field, A.
SAGE
Sussex Sussex , UK
ISBN: 978-1-526-41952-1
Binding: Paperback
Research Methods in Clinical Psychology: An Introduction for Students and Practitioners
3rd Edition (2016)
Authors: Barker, C. Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R.
Wiley-Blackwell
New Jersey New Jersey , USA
ISBN: 978-1-118-77320-8
Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- SPSS version 25 or 26
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.kosmadopoulos@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Lecture:
- Unit overview & Assessment tasks
- Where do research questions come from? Testing theory, specifying research questions, and hypothesis generation.
Chapter
Lecture:
- Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners. (3rd Ed.) John Wiley & Sons.
- Chapters 1, 2, & 3
- Critical Appraisal articles (listed in Moodle)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Critical Appraisal 1 due: Friday, 10th March, 5:00 pm
Module/Topic
Lecture:
- Research Proposals
- Grant Applications/Funding Pitches
Workbook:
- Basic statistics
- Data analysis revision
Chapter
Lecture:
- Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners. John Wiley & Sons.
- Chapter 11
Workbook:
- Field, A. (2017). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. (5th Ed.) Sage.
- Chapters 1 - 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Critical Appraisal 2 due: Friday, 17th March, 5:00 pm
Module/Topic
- Formulating a Research Question
- Research Design/Ethics
- Sampling Matters
Workbook:
- Reorientation to SPSS
- Data basics
Chapter
Lecture:
- Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners. (3rd Ed.) John Wiley & Sons.
- Chapters 3, 8, & 10
Workbook:
- Field, A. (2017). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. Sage.
- Chapters 4 - 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Critical Appraisal 3 due: Friday, 24th March, 5:00 pm
Module/Topic
Lecture: Student presentations of critical appraisals
Workbook:
- Independent groups
- Covariates
Chapter
Workbook:
- Field, A. (2017). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. (5th Ed.) Sage.
- Chapters 10 & 12 - 14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Critical appraisal presentations submitted by Thursday, 30th March, 9:00 am
Critical Appraisal 4 due: Friday, 31st March, 5:00 pm
Module/Topic
- Scale Selection
- Survey Design
- Interview Planning
Workbook:
- Repeated measures
- Longitudinal design
Chapter
Lecture:
- Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners. John Wiley & Sons.
- Chapters 4, 5, & 6
Workbook:
- Field, A. (2017). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. (5th Ed.) Sage.
- Chapter 15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lecture:
- Systematic Reviews
- Meta-Analyses
Workbook:
- Qualitative
- NVivo
Chapter
Lecture:
- Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners. John Wiley & Sons.
- Chapter 3
- PRISMA Statement for Systematic Reviews:
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Module/Topic
- Pitch presentations
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pitch presentation delivery in class.
Pitch presentations submitted on Moodle before class
Pitch Presentation Due: Week 7 Thursday (27 Apr 2023) 9:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture:
- Evaluating Interventions: Non-randomised Group Designs, Small N & Single Case designs
Workbook:
- Correlation
- Regression (Single, Multiple)
Chapter
Lecture:
- Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners. (3rd Ed.) John Wiley & Sons.
- Chapters 8, 9
Workbook:
- Field, A. (2017). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. (5th Ed.) Sage.
- Chapters 8 & 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Module/Topic
Lecture:
- Evaluating Interventions: RCT & Clinical Trials
Workbook:
- Logistic Regression
- Odds Ratio
Chapter
Lecture:
- Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners. (3rd Ed.) John Wiley & Sons.
- Chapter 8
Workbook:
- Field, A. (2017). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. (5th Ed.) Sage.
- Chapter 20
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Module/Topic
Lecture:
- Qualitative methods
Workbook:
- SEM
- Mediation/Moderation (PROCESS)
Chapter
Lecture:
- Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners (3rd Ed.) John Wiley & Sons.
- Chapter 5
Workbook:
- Field, A. (2017). Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics. (5th Ed.) Sage.
- Chapter 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Module/Topic
Lecture:
- Clinical Significance
- Reliable Change
Chapter
Lecture:
- Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners. (3rd Ed.) John Wiley & Sons.
- Chapters 11 & 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Program Proposal and Evaluation - Written Pitch Due: Week 11 Friday (26 May 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Lecture:
- Dissemination
- Writing a paper for publication
- Responding to reviewers
Chapter
Lecture:
- Barker, C., Pistrang, N., & Elliott, R. (2015). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and practitioners. (3rd Ed.) John Wiley & Sons.
- Chapter 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture: Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workbook Online Quizzes Due: Week 12 Friday (2 June 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books
The purpose of this assessment task is to assist with the development of skills required to be critical consumers of psychological research in oral and written format. Emphasis will be placed on developing your ability to express yourself in a concise and coherent manner, while at the same time ensuring that you present your critique in a balanced and objective manner.
You will be required to submit four (4) x written critical appraisals (max. 300 words per submission) on the individual sections of a research publication (Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion). You will also present an appraisal of one complete article to the class in an 7- to 10-minute presentation during class time and will lead a discussion with the class about the article you have critiqued.
You will be provided with the list of peer-reviewed journal articles assigned to each of the critical appraisals on the Moodle page. One of these articles will be allocated to each student for the oral presentation.
Each of the 4 written critical appraisals will focus on one component of the journal article:
CA1 - Introduction/Aims/Hypotheses,
CA2 - Methods/Design/Data analysis plans,
CA3 - Results, including quality of analysis and clarity of findings
CA4 - Discussion, including interpretation and significance, noted and overlooked limitations & future directions of research.
The oral presentation will cover all sections of the full article (max. 10 slides) and each section will be discussed in more detail during the discussion time.
Each of the 4 x written critiques will be worth 5% and the 1 x oral presentation/leading discussion will also be worth 5%, which will sum to the 25% total assigned for this assessment task.
The written critiques are to be submitted to Moodle in weeks 1 to 4 and the oral presentation & discussion will occur during class in week 4.
Written appraisals due Fridays at 5:00 p.m. in weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4. Oral Presentation slides due Thursday week 4 by 9.00 a.m.
Feedback will be on Moodle within 14 days of the submission due date.
Each appraisal is worth 5% for a total of 25 marks.
CA1 – Introduction (5%)
- Literature review appraised and critiqued for relevance (2.5%)
- Research Qs/aims/hypotheses identified and discussed and appraised (2.5%)
CA2 – Methods/Data analysis (5%)
- Method section appraised for detail/accuracy that would support replication of study (2.5%)
- Design and data analysis plan appraised and critiqued for appropriateness to research aim (2.5%)
CA3 – Results (5%)
- Results appraised for detail/accuracy of reporting (2.5%)
- Critical appraisal of tables/figures re. readability (2.5%)
CA4 – Discussion/limitations/future direction (5%)
- Appraisal and critique of discussion and linking with research aim (2.5%)
- Limitations/future direction relevant and well-considered (2.5%)
Oral (5%):
- Brief coverage of all the above (2.5%)
- Leading peers in more detailed group discussion of the research article – 1 well-prepared question that generates discussion is key (2.5%)
- Acquire advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for research design and analysis in clinical psychology
2 Presentation
During your career as Clinical Psychologists you may be called upon to assist in the development and/or evaluation of therapeutic interventions. At times you may find this involves making a 'pitch' presentation to community partners, funding bodies, and other potential stakeholders, whose support (financial or otherwise) you require for the evaluation project. The ability to deliver your intervention idea in a concise, coherent, and professional manner, while optimising audience engagement, is key to successful pitching. The purpose of Assessment Task 2, Pitch Presentation, is to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate psychological research knowledge and skills using this pitch platform.
Assessment Task 2 Scenario: You have been approached by your employer to respond to an expression of interest (EOI) from a local community centre that have received funding to develop and evaluate a novel program aimed to improve the mental well-being of young people in regional Australia. The age range is 13 - 21 years; however, you can choose to focus on a sub-group of age range if that is more appropriate for your program (e.g. 13 - 15 years only or 18 - 21 only). The local community centre has requested interested parties (that's you!) to attend a Pitch Presentation and present your program idea and proposed evaluation plan.
You have full flexibility to decide your pitch presentation; however, in your pitch you are to respond to each of the following questions:
1) What is your idea and how is it novel/different to existing programs with similar purpose?
2) Is your program evidence-based, i.e. what recent, relevant, peer-reviewed research supports your proposal?
3) What is the aim of the program?
4) What do you plan to do?
5) Who will be involved?
6) What are your anticipated outcomes?
7) How will you evaluate program efficacy?
8) How will you incorporate Indigenous and other cultural awareness considerations into the program?
During the class in Week 7, you will pitch a research idea to the audience of your peers and teaching staff. Your pitch idea is to be the same idea as that you will use for Assessment Task 3, which will entail the generation of a written application for research funding to deliver and evaluate the idea you pitched in Week 7. You are permitted a maximum of ten (10) minutes for your presentation and one (1) power-point slide.
The presentations will be held in class in week 7, however, you are required to upload to Moodle (1) a PDF copy of your single PowerPoint slide, and (2) a written transcript of your presentation pitch by Thursday
of week 7 by 9:00 am (i.e. before the presentations start in class). Please note: Assessment Task 2 (i.e. the Research Pitch presentation) will be assessed in class at the time of the presentation. The uploaded files in Moodle are simply for record-keeping and reference purposes only.
The pitch presentation idea is modelled on well-established concepts such as the 5-minute research pitch (https://www.cqu.edu.au/research/5-minute-research-pitch). The CQUniversity link is provided
here as a reference.
Week 7 Thursday (27 Apr 2023) 9:00 am AEST
Upload to Moodle and present in class
Week 9 Thursday (11 May 2023)
via Moodle
The following marking criteria will be used to assess your pitch presentation:
1) Clear description of the program and target group (2 marks)
2) Brief outline of how the program is evidence-based i.e. current state of literature (3 marks)
3) Aim of the program is clearly defined and appropriate to the proposed program (2 marks)
4) Clear plan of the proposed program (2 marks)
5) All contributing parties considered including participants, service providers, and any relevant others (2 marks)
6) Anticipated outcomes that are relevant, appropriate and clearly defined (2 marks)
7) Clear outline of proposed evaluation plan/approach (2 marks)
8) Indigenous and other cultural awareness considerations well-integrated (3 marks)
9) Pitch presentation is engaging and the responses to required questions are well-integrated (5 marks)
10) Power-point slide appropriate and captures the essence of the program (2 marks)
You will receive a mark out of 25, which will correspond to your % of the 25% weighting for Assessment Task 2.
- Communicate advanced knowledge of research methods through the critical appraisal of psychological research literature in oral and written format
- Conduct empirically rigorous research relevant to the field of clinical psychology, with considerations of relevant ethical standards and cultural sensitivity.
3 Written Assessment
Assessment Task 3: Written Pitch proposal follows on from Assessment Task 2: Pitch Presentation.
Assessment Task 3 Scenario:
Congratulations! You have impressed the local community centre with your Pitch Presentation and have been short-listed to the next phase in the application process. This requires you to present a written application that outlines in more detail the proposed program and evaluation plan. You are to plan around a budget cap of AU$10,000. Your timeline is 2 years from commencement to completion, which includes the delivery of outcomes back to the local community centre. The following application protocol is to be used - a template will be provided for you on Moodle:
1. Project Title (50 words max)
2. Research Proposal Aims and Summary (200 words max. in lay language)
3. How does your proposal meet the specific brief – “To improve the mental well-being of young people in regional Australia” and what is new and novel about your idea (200 words max.)
4. Research Background and project plan (600 words max.)
5. Outline your evaluation plan including plans for data collection, evaluation methodology, and outcome measures (400 words max.)
6. Identify how you will protect the identities of participants, limit risks, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of your data (Ethics) (200 words max.)
7. Identify any anticipated challenges, such as expected resistance among participants or difficulty with engagement etc. – you should briefly state how you would address each of these (200 words max.)
8. Identify how you will ensure Indigenous People and their Country and culture will be respected throughout this process (200 words max.)
9. Project timelines - must include detail of proposed dissemination of outcomes (150 words max.)
10. Budget & Justification (200 words max.)
11. Who will be involved in the project and what are their roles (150 words max.)
12. References (APA 7th formatting)
Total word count is 2500 words maximum.
Assessment Task 3 is worth 25% of your overall grade for this unit.
Week 11 Friday (26 May 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
Submitted to Moodle
Review/Exam Week Friday (9 June 2023)
via Moodle
The following marking criteria will be used in the assessment of this task:
1. Project Title: relevant and engaging (1 mark)
2. Research Proposal Aims and Summary: appropriate and concise (2 marks)
3. How does your proposal meet the specific brief – “To improve the mental well-being of young people in regional Australia” and what is new and novel about your idea (2 marks)
4. Research Background and project plan - supporting literature appropriately cited and project plan sufficiently detailed but concise (4 marks)
5. Outline your evaluation plan including plans for data collection, evaluation methodology, and outcome measures - clearly outlined and appropriate to the proposed project (3 marks)
6. Identify how you will protect the identities of participants, limit risks, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of your data (Ethics) - all important public safety considerations covered (2 marks)
7. Identify any anticipated challenges, such as expected resistance among participants or difficulty with engagement etc. identified and a brief statement of how each will be addressed (2 marks)
8. Identify how you will ensure Indigenous People and their Country and culture will be respected throughout this process - addressed appropriately (2 marks)
9. Project timelines - clear and realistic, with avenue for dissemination of outcomes outlined e.g. publication, conference, report etc. (2 marks)
10. Budget & Justification (2 marks)
11. Who will be involved in the project and what are their roles (2 marks)
12. References - correct APA 6th formatting (1 mark)
Total = 25 marks
- Communicate advanced knowledge of research methods through the critical appraisal of psychological research literature in oral and written format
- Conduct empirically rigorous research relevant to the field of clinical psychology, with considerations of relevant ethical standards and cultural sensitivity.
4 Online Quiz(zes)
A self-paced online interactive workbook is provided on Moodle for the statistics component of this unit. It is intended that this format will better facilitate individualised revision and learning of statistical knowledge and skills as they apply to psychological research. The self-paced workbook is comprised of eight (8) modules, each of which focuses on a particular topic and associated analytic approaches.
Assessment Task 4 - Online Quizzes, assesses and consolidates learning specific to the self-paced workbook; i.e. Quiz 1 (WB Module 1), Quiz 2 (WB Module 2), Quiz 3 (WB Module 3), Quiz 4 (WB Module 4), and Quiz 5 (WB Module 5), Quiz 6 (WB Module 6), Quiz 7 (WB Module 7), and Quiz 8 (WB Module 8). Quiz 9 assesses the entire content of the workbook.
For Quizzes 1 to 8, you will be permitted two attempts for each and the higher of your two marks for each quiz will be counted. The aim of providing you with multiple attempts is to help you identify areas of challenge requiring further consolidation of knowledge. Each week you will be provided with opportunity during class-time to discuss with peers and/or the instructor any specific queries you have in relation to the quiz. Each quiz will contain 10 Multiple Choice Questions, which will be randomly selected from a bank of questions on each attempt. Your mark out of 10 for each of these 8 quizzes will be prorated to represent a 2.5% weighting of the total 25% for Assessment task 4 (i.e. 8 x 2.5% = 20%).
A Final Quiz (Quiz 9) will be conducted upon completion of all eight (8) modules in the workbook and will cover ALL workbook material. This quiz will contain 20 Multiple Choice Questions. You will only be permitted ONE (1) attempt for this final quiz (Quiz 9). Your mark out of 20 for Quiz 9 will be prorated to represent a 5.0% component of the total 25 marks for Assessment task 1.
Your mark for the Assessment Task is therefore allocated as follows: Quiz 1 - 8 = 2.5% each and Quiz 9 = 5% - for a total of 25 marks for Assessment Task 4.
9
Other
Week 12 Friday (2 June 2023) 5:00 pm AEST
On Moodle
Week 12 Friday (2 June 2023)
You will receive immediate real-time feedback at the time of completion for each of the 9 quizzes
The nature of these online quizzes are such that there is one correct answer for each question. You will be marked accordingly.
- Acquire advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for research design and analysis in clinical psychology
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