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AssessmentThere is one assignment worth 40%, and an in-class test worth 60%. You need to obtain a totalmark of at least 50% to pass the unit.1. Research critique (40%)Select a recently published research study in your area of interest and write a critical reviewof the paper. The emphasis should be on the methodological adequacy of the study, andyou should make recommendations on how the methodological flaws that you identify can berectified.The critique (2000 - 3000 words), which must conform to APA Publications Manual (6 thEdition) format, must be submitted to the School of Psychology office (or emailed to the unitcoordinator) no later than 5pm on the due date. A copy of the research paper must beattached to the assignment.2. In-class Test (60%)This is a closed book test. There will be two short-answer questions on each of the 11modules (8 core modules plus 3 elective modules). Students should answer questions for allthe core modules (16 questions), and for 2 of the 3 elective modules (four questions). Eachof the 20 questions is worth three marks, giving a maximum total score of 60. Some of thequestions may require longer answers than others, but no answer should be longer thanabout half a page. You have three hours to finish the test, so there shouldn‟t be any timepressure49Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)