PSY 252 — Behavioral Statistics & Research Methods in Psychology
This course examines scientific research methodology as it is applied to psychological questions. Both qualitative and quantitative methods will be discussed. All aspects of the research process, from forming a research question to analyzing and reporting data, will be examined. Statistical methods of central tendency, dispersion, correlation, regression, and ANOVA will be included. Lectures in this course will alternate with laboratory activities in which students will gain hands-on experience with different aspects of the research process. Students will complete an original research project.
Prerequisites: PSY 133, ENG 101