PSYC206 - Research Methods in Developmental Psychology: Infancy

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Research Methods in Developmental Psychology: Infancy
PSYC 206 FA

In this laboratory-based research methods course, students will be involved in experimental studies on language-related, perceptual, or cognitive abilities in human infants.

MAJOR READINGS

Reference materials include: APA Publications Manual, Students Guide to APA style; student guide on scientific writing in psychology; textbook chapters on infancy research methods; and original scientific research articles on current infant research.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

APA-style research report and a research proposal based on lit. review of scientific journal reports on an approved topic in infant language, cognition or perception.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a time-intensive lab course. Students must devote 6 additional hours per week in lab time. Previous or concurrent course in statistics, and developmental or cognitive psychology. This is a research methods course in Developmental Psychology area.

COURSE FORMAT: Laboratory

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Best,Catherine T.

Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD404

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 10)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Writing

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004