PSY 106 Basic Research Methods

Introduction to the scientific method and its use in answering questions about psychological phenomena. Covers each of the major steps in the research process, including formulation of hypotheses, choice of appropriate research designs, empirical testing of hypotheses with proper controls and regard for ethical issues systematic analysis of data, and reporting of results in a scientific format.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSY 40, MTH 38 or SOC 38

Corequisite

Must be taken concurrently with PSY 106L

Distribution

PSY