Research I: Methods

Summer 2018 > Humanities & Social Sciences > PSYC.2690 > 011

Course No: PSYC.2690-011; SIS Class Nbr: 2347; SIS Term: 2740
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

An introductory course on the fundamentals of empirical research in psychological science. Instruction will promote understanding and competence in the basic vocabulary of psychological research, addressing information literacy, measurement, reliability, and validity in observed variables and unobserved constructs. Students will learn critical components of experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational designs, as well as the basics of descriptive statistics, hypothesis and statistical testing, and matching design to analysis strategies. Students will demonstrate this knowledge through he preparation of a research proposal. Finally, this course will provide students a strong basis from which to pursue advanced coursework in a variety of methodological approaches to psychological research. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Information Literacy (IL).

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: PSYC.1010 Intro to Psychological Science .
  • Section Notes: P: PSYC.1010;
  • Core Codes: IL, SS, AMST
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: James Worthley
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When Offered & Tuition

  • T,Th | 6:30 PM-9:20 PM EST
  • 2018 Summer: May 21 to Jul 02
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1020
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Friday Class Meetings for On Campus / Face-to-Face Courses

Unless otherwise noted above

  • Summer I Mon/Wed Evening Courses: Meet May 21-July 2 and include 3 FRIDAYS: May 25, June 8 and June 22 at the regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer I Tues/Thurs Evening Courses: Meet May 22-July 2 include 2 FRIDAYS: June 1 and June 15 at the regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer II Mon/Wed Evening Courses: Meet July 9 to Aug 16 include 2 FRIDAYS: July 13, July 27 at the regularly scheduled hours.
  • Summer II Tues/Thurs Evening Courses: Meet July 10 to Aug 16 include 2 FRIDAYS: July 20 and August 13 at the regularly scheduled hours.

Related Programs: B.A. in Psychology

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