Research Methods in Psychology

Overview

Subject area

PSYC

Catalog Number

201

Course Title

Research Methods in Psychology

Department(s)

Description

This course explores an introduction to the methods of research in psychology. The following concepts will be discussed: scientific methodologies, conducting literature reviews, hypothesis development, following ethical guidelines in research, data collection, experimental variables, analyzing and interpreting data, summarizing and reporting data, and basic descriptive statistics. The issues discussed will be illustrated using a broad range of topics such as physiological, learning, developmental, perception, personality, social, and clinical psychology.

Typically Offered

All Terms

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

FSW - Flexible Core - Scientific World

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

008139

Course Schedule