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PSY 290 - Research Methods and Applications


Credits: 4
4 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: PSY 101  or ANT 101  or SOC 101  and MAT 108  or MAT 111  and PSY 270 
This is a course in scientific research methodology of the behavioral sciences covering descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental, experimental, single IV, basic factorial and single case designs. The scientific method is used to study group and individual attitudes and behavior. Topics include research ethics, establishing construct plus internal and external validity, sampling techniques, research error, control of variables and data analysis by statistical methods. Students also study methods of conducting a literature review, generating ideas and hypotheses, collecting, grouping, analyzing and reporting research findings, experience running labs and debriefing “live” subjects.


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