Students will learn the basics of doing experimental research in psychology, including the ethics of working with human subjects, researching ideas in the scholarly literature, and designing and interpreting research findings. The principles learned here apply in many domains where research is employed to describe and understand persons and social reality. MA1020 is recommended as a prerequisite.
Code
PY2020
Name
RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Credits
4
Pre-requisites
PY1000CCI
Co-requisites
PY2020LLAB
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
PY (Psychology)
Level
Undergraduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
3000
Last update with CAMS
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different research methodologies.
Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Articulate ethical guidelines for human participant research.
Learn fundamental APA research style conventions.
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | PY2020 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY |
| Fall 2021 | PY2020 | RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY |