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Academic Year 2005/2006


Applied Quantitative Methods in Survey Research
PSYC 307 FA

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

Solso, R.L, Johnson, H.H., & Beal, M.K. (1998) EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (6TH ed) Longman Stanovich, K.E. (1998) HOW TO THINK STRAIGHT ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY (5th ed). Longman

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Quizzes, final exam, several projects, reports, and exercises.

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-30-2006


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