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3. Discuss the factors that affect the success of applied research.4. Explain how research informs the practice of psychology.Learning ActivitiesThere are on-line reading materials for each of the 11 modules. You will have the opportunity toapply the knowledge that you have gained from these readings by:1. Answering the carefully selected questions on each module.2. Writing a research critique.3. Participating in the computer labs.AssessmentThere is one assignment worth 50%, and an in-class test worth 50%. You need to obtain a totalmark of at least 50% to pass the unit.1. Research critique (50%)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, and youshould 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 and Speech Pathology office(or emailed to the unit coordinator) no later than 5pm on the due date. A copy of theresearch paper must be attached to the assignment.2. In-class Test (50%)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 timepressure.Page 33 of 88Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)