BSC302

Advanced Quantitative Research

Methods
Lecture 1 Introduction
R. Matthew Montoya
Unit Coordinator
E-mail: matt.montoya@Murdoch.edu.au
 About me:
R. Matthew Montoya
• Focus of research:
– Interpersonal attraction
– Intergroup relations

• Published research using:

– Multilevel meta-analysis, structural equation
modeling, hierarchical linear modeling,
factorial ANOVA, multiple regression, factor
analysis
 Why study research methods?
1. Designing studies (Bpsych, Honours, Masters, PhD)
 Why study research methods?
1. Designing studies (Bpsych, Honours, Masters, PhD)
– design/identify experimental designs
– choose an appropriate statistical methods
– conduct analyses and interpret the results
– write up using APA format
 Why study research methods?
1. Designing studies (Bpsych, Honours, Masters, PhD)
2. Critically evaluate research: clinician, policy makers,
informed citizen
 BSC302
Prerequisites
• PSY173: Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
• BSC201 (PSY212): Psychology: Measurement, Design and Analysis

Unit Objectives
Lecture: Theoretical understanding
Tutorials: Hands-on skill in SPSS and other relevant software, practical
learning (activities)

Tutorials will be held in the computer lab and will focus on using SPSS
and other relevant software to complete analyses related to the
lecture topic for the week
 Tutors
• Wednesday 1230-1330 (465.1.110): Chelsea
• Wednesday 1430-1530 (122.2.023): Chelsea
• Thursday 0830-0930 (465.1.110): Chloe
• Thursday 0930-1030 (465.1.110): Chloe
• Thursday 1330-1430 (465.1.110): Adriana
• Thursday 1430-1530 (465.1.110): Adriana
 Staff Details
• Me
– E-mail: matt.montoya@murdoch.edu.au
– Room: 440.1.022, Social Sciences Building
– Consultation Time: Wednesday 14:00-15:00.
– E-mail is the preferred contact method. Please
include name, student number, and unit (BSC302)
• Tutors
– Chelsea Kunkler, Chloe Alyce Smith, Adriana Wroth
• Questions regarding contents they covered
• Lecture contents, general questions, administrative
questions
 Lecture Schedule
Week Topic
1 Introduction to the Unit
2 Factorial and Repeated Measures ANOVA
3 Mixed Design ANOVA
4 Effect sizes and Confidence Intervals
5
6 Midterm Exam
7 Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)
8 Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses
9 Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA)
10
11 Non-parametric tests and missing data
12 Multiple Linear Regression I (Lab report due)
13 Multiple Linear Regression II
14 Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA)
15
16 Exam Period
17 Exam Period
 How to study BSC302
• Lectures for theoretical content and tutorials
for practical SPSS activities
– Attend class and critically evaluate information
– Only slides with graphs/figures will be on LMS
– No computers, no phones during lecture
• 3 credit points = 150 hours (12 hours/w)
• Pre-read for the following week
 LMS

itservicedesk@murdoch.edu.au
 Assessment
Assessment Value Due

Midterm exam
20% 4th of September
(during lecture)

Laboratory report 35% 18th of October

Final Examination 40% Exam Period

Research participation 5% Week 17

 Grading rubrics for lab report

Section Mark ()
Title and abstract 3
Introduction 5
Methods and Results 24
Discussion 7
References 1
 Lab Report (35%)
• 3000-word laboratory report (including title page,
abstract, text body, reference list)
• choose one of three data sets
• choose the appropriate statistical analysis to examine
a research question, run the analysis, and write the
report
• You can treat the data set as if you collected the
data. Alternatively, you can state that you are trying
to replicate the study.
 Submitting the lab report
• Satisfy all the requirements (make sure you
have all the required sections)

• File title: Unit Code, the first three characters

of your last name, your first initial and your
Student Number. e.g. BSC302JSmi12345678
for student John Smith.
 Research Participation (5%)
• All students will automatically receive an e-
mail with personalized login details. Once you
receive this e-mail, you can visit the portal
(https://murdochpes.sona-systems.com/) to
search for projects.
• Start looking early!
• Additional info/troubleshooting on LMS
 Final Exam (40%)
• Part A
– Multiple choice questions
• Part B
– Short answer questions
• Question content
– Conceptual understanding (assumptions,
definition, strength & weakness)
– Procedural knowledge (results interpretation,
reporting)
SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
Alternative to SPSS: R (NOT USED IN THIS UNIT)

https://www.r-project.org/

R studio

Integrated
development
environment
RevMan (Meta-analysis)
G*Power (power calculation)
Plagiarism and Collusion
 Support
Feel unsure?
Is disability/medical conditions a part of your
life?

Get support for exams/coursework from Equity

and Social inclusion
Ph: 9360 6084
Email: equity@murdoch.edu.au
 More support

Support and resources to know about:

• PAC (peer academic coaches),
http://our.murdoch.edu.au/Student-life/Study-
successfully/Students-Helping-Students/Peer-Academic-
Coaches/
• Library assistance
 Assessment Time!
• A few questions to allow me to understand
where y'all are...
What type of How many What type of If a categorical If a categorical Assumptions of
outcome (DV)? predictor prediction predictor, how predictor are the same linear model
Continuous or variables (IVs)? (Type of IV)? many or different entities in met
Categorical? Continuous or categories each category
Categorical? (how many (dependent or
levels in IV)? independent group)?

Pearson correlation or
Cont. regression

Same Paired-sample t-test

1
2
Independent-sample
Diff. t-test

Cat.
One-way repeated
Same measures ANOVA

≥2
Cont. One-way independent
Diff. ANOVA

Cont. Multiple regression

Factorial repeated
Same measures ANOVA

Independent factorial
≥2 Cat. Diff. ANOVA/Regression

Factorial Mixed
Both ANOVA

Multiple
Both regression/ANCOVA
 What’s next?
Tutorial: From a research question, to hypothesis,
to power analysis
a. What is power?
b. How to run a power analysis using G*Power
c. Reasons for running a priori power analysis

DATA collection

Lecture 2: Factorial (ch 14) and Repeated Measures

ANOVA (ch 15)