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Research Methods in Psychology

PSYCH X106

42038
Delivery Options Online
Gain an understanding of the scientific methods behind psychological research, and how research in psychology is planned, carried out, communicated and critiqued. Learn methods of designing, collecting, analyzing and interpreting data using examples from a variety of specialty areas in psychology. You conduct several research projects that help you think more critically about the role of scientific research.

Course Outline

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Course Objectives

  • Describe the methods and procedures used to carry out and evaluate psychological research
  • Discuss the critical issues that must be considered to evaluate "scientific evidence" found in journals, magazines, newspapers, and news programs
  • Explain the standards recommended by the American Psychological Association to publish research and papers in the behavioral sciences

What You Learn

  • The history of psychology as a science
  • Ethics and research, including in psychological research, developing ideas, finding a research article and in scholarly communication
  • Defining and evaluating measurements
  • Data analysis
  • Essential features of experimental design
  • Single-factor designs
  • Factorial designs
  • Correlational research
  • Quasi-experimental designs
  • Observational methods
  • Small N designs

How You Learn

  • Reading assignments
  • Discussion forum assignments
  • Self-check tests
  • Laboratory-based quizzes
  • Midterm exams
  • Proctored final exam

Is This Course for Me?

This is an excellent introductory course for students interested in psychological research, and is a required course in the Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions.

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Sections

Section 047

Wait List

Jan 30, 2021 to Apr 24, 2021 Live Online

Course Fee(s)

Fee credit (3 units)

$785.00


Section Schedule

Jan 30, 2021 to Apr 24, 2021

Type Live Online

Access classroom-style interactive learning from anywhere in the world! Attend scheduled online sessions with your instructor and classmates in addition to completing your coursework.

Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Days

Sa

Time

1:00PM to 4:45PM Pacific Time

Dates

Jan 30, 2021 to Feb 06, 2021

Type Live Online

Days

Sa

Time

1:00PM to 4:45PM Pacific Time

Dates

Feb 20, 2021 to Apr 24, 2021

Schedule and Location

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Instructional Hours

45.0

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Bernadette M. Guimberteau

Section Notes

No class on February 13

Optional Text
American Psychological Association (2020).  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.  Seventh edition. Washington, D.C.: APA.  ISBN-13: 978-1433832154 or ISBN-10: 1433832151

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) Research in Psychology: Methods and Design by Goodwin, J.C., & Goodwin, K.A. © 2017 8 edition ISBN 978-1-119-33044-8

Section 048

Feb 04, 2021 to Apr 28, 2021 Online

Course Fee(s)

Course Fee credit (3 units)

$785.00


Type Online, Fixed Date

Enroll in this course by its start date and complete it by its specified end date. There are no live sessions, but plenty of opportunities to collaborate with your classmates and instructor.

Dates

Feb 04, 2021 to Apr 28, 2021

Delivery Options

Online

Available for Credit

3 semester units

Instructors

  • Bernadette M. Guimberteau

Section Notes

No proctored final exam. Final exam will be online. 

Section Materials

  • Textbook (Mandatory) Research In Psychology: Methods and Design by C. James Goodwin and Kerri A. Goodwin © 2017 Wiley 8th edition ISBN ISBN 978-1-119-33044-8

This course applies to the following programs:

Post-Baccalaureate Program for Counseling and Psychology Professions

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Required Courses

  • Counseling and Psychotherapy as a Career Option
  • Introduction to Developmental Psychology
  • Psychology of Personality
  • Research Methods in Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Seminar on the Graduate Application Process

Courses of Related Interest

  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Biological Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Emerging Adulthood
  • Health Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychology of Communication
  • Social Psychology

Learn More About this Program

Notes

Departmental contact: extension-counspsych@berkeley.edu
Classroom sections: ?(510) 643-3883?
Online sections: ?(510) 642-6362

Prerequisites

A lower-division general psychology course
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Bernadette M. Guimberteau

Bernadette M. Guimberteau, Ph.D., specializes in research methods and the behavioral sciences. She received her doctorate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on research methods and cognitive science approaches to learning and problem solving. Her interdisciplinary background is also grounded in neuroscience. Her teaching experience includes courses on research methods and statistics for psychology, biological psychology/neuroscience, cognitive psychology and general psychology. She has received numerous awards for her research and wonderful feedback from her students. She was born and raised in France and came to the United States under the auspices of the Fulbright program.

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Bernadette M. Guimberteau

Bernadette M. Guimberteau, Ph.D., specializes in research methods and the behavioral sciences. She received her doctorate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, with a focus on research methods and cognitive science approaches to learning and problem solving. Her interdisciplinary background is also grounded in neuroscience. Her teaching experience includes courses on research methods and statistics for psychology, biological psychology/neuroscience, cognitive psychology and general psychology. She has received numerous awards for her research and wonderful feedback from her students. She was born and raised in France and came to the United States under the auspices of the Fulbright program.
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