School Of Science And HealthExperimental Design and Analysis (PG)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 401162.1
Discipline: NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Students must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a related discipline
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
The supervisor must be research-active and have sufficient funding and resources for this project.
About this Unit
This elective unit will develop research competencies for students in health, medical, biomedical and natural sciences, enabling these students to enhance their understanding of research by attaining specific research goal/s that will contribute to the completion of a confirmation of candidature (COC) as part of the Masters of Research. In consultation with their supervisory panel, students will be expected to design and execute a small or pilot research project and to then analyse and present results obtained in this project. The skills acquired in Experimental Design and Analysis will provide a firm foundation in the experimental and research methods required by the student for their research project in the second year of the Masters of Research. The skills acquired in this unit will be enhanced in the unit Advanced Research Skills.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students are expected to supply protective clothing appropriate for laboratory and/or fieldwork studies.