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Academic Year 2005/2006
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
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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