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Academic Year 2002/2003

Quantitative Methods in Psychology
PSYC 203 SP

This course covers various quantitative research methods in psychology. Individual sections emphasize different methods and content areas as described below.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (PSYC101 AND PSYC201) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC201)

SECTION 01

This section covers experimental methods used in psychology with an emphasis on cognitive psychology. Students learn to define hypotheses, design and conduct studies, appropriately analyze and interpret data, and present results in technical reports. Students also learn to evaluate and critique reported research in the media. The class requires working closely with other students using specialized software, so regular class attendance and participation in essential.

Major Readings

Textbook and supplemental readings to be announced.

Examinations and Assignments

Numerous research reports, two exams, and a final original experiment.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

Instructor(s): Patalano,Andrea L.   

Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM;     Location: SCIE72

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 15)

SR. major: 8   Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: 2   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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