PSYC207

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PSYC207

Introduction to Research Methods and Design in Psychology PSYC207 SP

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	25	4	Times: M.W.... 8:30AM-9:50AM;	Yes	Yes

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

This course will provide an overview of research methods and design used in psychological research and will take students through the research process, from the formulation of a research question through the publication of findings. Topics will include measurement of behavior, choosing subjects for research, study design, conducting a literature review, analyzing and reporting results, and making sense of research findings. Students will be exposed to a number of computer software packages used in research.

MAJOR READINGS

Bordens, K.S. and Abbott, B.B.,RESEARCH
DESIGN AND METHODS; A PROCESS APPROACH, Mayfield Publishing

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One exam, two project reports, and several exercises.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PSYC

Prerequisites: PSYC101 and PSYC201 and PSYC214 or PSYC105 and PSYC201 and PSYC214

Section 01: Dierker, L; Times: M.W.... 8:30AM- 9:50AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 1, So: 3, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given; Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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