Description: Introduction to the logic of research design. Emphasis is on true experiments in the laboratory and the field. Other topics include quasi-experiments, questionnaire construction, systematic observation, archival analysis, and the use of physiological measures. Explores the uses of theory, as well as practical and ethical constraints on psychology research. This course must be taken concurrently with its laboratory, Psychology 111L, Research Methods Practicum. Prerequisites: One course in psychology numbered 99 or lower, Psychology 109, Introduction to Statistics for Psychologists, or equivalent. Note: This course must be taken prior to the senior year.
Prerequisite(s): Please check course schedule for requirements.
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