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Introduction to Research Methods and Design in Psychology
PSYC207 SP

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 also be exposed to computer software packages used in research.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

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: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (PSYC101 AND PSYC201 AND PSYC214) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC201 AND PSYC214)

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Dierker,Lisa C.   

Times: ..T.T.. 10:00AM-11:20AM;     Location: SCIE72

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major:    Jr. major:

SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Ethical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning

Permission:    Permission of Instructor Required

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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