PSY1103 Evidence and Data (FOSCI)

Units 1.0 (Psychology) Band 1

Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: BPSH or BPSB. Students enrolled in other degrees may be permitted to enrol in this course with the examiner's approval.

Synopsis

This course starts by exploring the philosophical basis of science and outlines the assumptions that are being made in doing empirical research. The fundamental issue of error in measurement and how this affects variability in performance is addressed, along with validity and reliability. Readings focus on different approaches to scientific thought and widen the psychological context to include the biological sciences and history.