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Academic Year 2005/2006

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.

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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)

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Dierker,Lisa C.   

Times: ....R.. 01:10PM-04:00PM;     Location: SCIE74;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 15)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Writing

Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required
POI forms will be distributed by the instructor during the browsing period of pre-registration and must be submitted to the Registrar's office prior to the on-line registration appointment

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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