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Academic Year 2003/2004


Applied Quantitative Methods in Survey Research
PSYC 307 SP

This hands-on seminar provides advanced and applied experience in survey research. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in 1) conducting an in-depth literature review, 2) evaluating the content of scientific literature, 3) generating testable hypotheses that add substantially to their chosen area of psychological research; 4) locating and gaining access to publicly available data; 5) preparing data for analysis, 6) selecting and conducting descriptive and inferential analyses that address their chosen hypotheses; 7) presenting research findings; and 8) evaluating implications. Students will also learn computer software packages utilized throughout the research process including SAS, Endnote, and Power point.

MAJOR READINGS

Tutorial chapters on relevant topics and journal articles of original research.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One project report.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

It is helpful to have taken a research methods course.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: (PSYC101 AND PSYC201) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC201) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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