I. Course Title: Research Methods in Psychology
II. Course Number: PSYC 302
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: PSYC 121, PSYC 301
V. Course Description:
Introduces students to the major topics and issues in psychological research, including descriptive, correlational, and experimental approaches to empirical research. During the laboratory portion of the class, students conduct empirical research projects, analyze data from those projects, and write reports describing the research in American Psychological Association (APA) format.
Note(s): Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning designated course.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Major topics to be covered in a typical semester will include:
1. Psychology as a science
2. Developing and refining research ideas
3. Ethical issues and guidelines in conducting research
4. Measuring and defining ideas
5. Evaluating psychological research: Confounds and validities
6. Descriptive and survey research
7. Examining relationships: Correlational research
8. Making causal claims: Experimental research
9. Subject variables and developmental research
10. Alternative research designs
11. Replication and generalization of psychological research
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
A number of instructional strategies will be employed to enhance student engagement in lecture and lab, and may include any or all of the following general strategies.
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Having successfully completed the course, the students will be able to:
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Assessment measures may include any combination of the following strategies:
Other Course Information: None
Review and Approval
March, 2010
March 01, 2021