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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.