PSY 222(B) - Research Methods in Psychology

Credit(s): 4
4 lecture hours
MassTransfer Block Code: Social Sciences
An introduction to scientific research methods in psychology. Topics will include the research process, measurement, ethics in research, and a variety of research strategies and designs. Students will critically evaluate articles in professional journals, engage in lab exercises, use statistical software to analyze data, and interpret primary data. Students will work in groups to design and propose an original research project, in oral and written formats. This course will also emphasize the structure and requirements of research reports, including the use of American Psychological Association (APA) style citations and reference lists.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 110, PSY 142, and PSY 200, each with a grade of C- or better

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