PSY 312 - Research Methods

[3 credit(s)]

Prerequisites: Completion of the Core Curriculum Research & Professional Writing requirement; PSY 101. This course examines the scientific concepts and principles that are central to psychology research. Topics will include psychological inquiry and the scientific method, research design, measurement, scientific writing, and reporting of results, and ethical issues in psychological research. Students will also learn to think critically about and analyze psychological research reported in newspapers, popular magazines, and local and national news shows.

Semesters Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Core Curriculum Category: Writing Across Curriculum

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