PSYC209

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PSYC209

Research Methods and Techniques in Perception PSYC209 SP

Next Offered in 9798 SP

This course will review the major experimental methods and techniques as a means of studying perception and attention. The topics will include Psychophysics, Signal Detection Theory, Spatial Frequency Analysis, research design, hypothesis, hypothesis testing, data analysis, and how to write a report. Students will be introduced to the use of computers as a research tool and given an opportunity to develop a project of their interests.

MAJOR READINGS

Text (to be announced) and Journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One or two presentations and a project report.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Laboratory Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: PSYC105 or NS&B213 or PSYC222

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

How many aces of spades do you see? This experiment shows how prior conditioning and experience influence perception

Reference:

Richards, Whitman and Richard Held, RECENT PROGRESS IN PERCEPTION, San Francisco: W. H. Freemen and Company, 1976

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