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PSYC.2690: Research I: Methods

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Research I: Methods - PSYC 2690

An introductory course on the fundamentals of empirical research in psychological science. Instruction will promote understanding and competence in the basic vocabulary of psychological research, addressing information literacy, measurement, reliability, and validity in observed variables and unobserved constructs. Students will learn critical components of experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational designs, as well as basics of descriptive statistics, hypotheses and statistical testing, and matching design to analysis strategies. Students will demonstrate this knowledge through the preparation of a research proposal. Finally, this course will provide students a strong basis from which to pursue advanced coursework in a variety of methodological approaches to psychological research.