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Academic Year 2003/2004

Research Methods in Developmental Psychology: General
PSYC 207 SP

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the basic methods of research used by developmental psychologists. Course materials will focus on the conceptual, design, and analytic issues to research across development. Topics will include the role of age and developmental stage as organizing variables, relevant methodologies and designs, statistical analyses, and the presentation of research findings in written and presentation formats. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to both conduct and evaluate research. In the service of these goals, students will participate in lectures, readings, and discussion and will gain hands on experience as a means for practicing these research skills.

MAJOR READINGS

Students will complete readings from both a text book (e.g. HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH METHODS IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY) and empirical papers that illustrate the methods being studied.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Article critiques, research projects and reports, research proposal.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Aikins,Julie Wargo   
Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: JUDD214
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 20)

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Writing
Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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