PSYC 202 - Research Methods and Statistics II

(3 credits)

This course will enable students to complete the research project proposed by the end of PSYC 201. Students will learn more complex research design issues as they continue to critically read research, gain experience testing participants, statistically analyze and graph data, and write up a full APA-style research report of their findings. Emphasis will also be placed on single-subject research designs, basics of qualitative research, and program evaluation in order to add breadth to students’ knowledge of types of research conducted in psychology and related fields. Continued experience with SPSS will be required, and the importance of using converging measures to interpret research project findings will also be addressed. Prerequisites:

PSYC 101

and

PSYC 201

MATH 101

recommended. Spring