NWCCD 2016-17 Catalog 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
NWCCD 2016-17 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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PSYC 2000 - Research Methods in Psychology


This course introduces the student to the methods of investigating psychological questions and interpreting statistics commonly found in psychology.  The student will become familiar with a variety of research strategies including observation, experimentation, survey and correlation.

Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 English I and PSYC 1000 General Psychology

 

 

 

 

 

 

Co-requisites:

None



Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of PSYC 2000 Research Methods in Psychology, the student will:

  1. investigate psychological questions.
  2. interpret statistics in psychology.
  3. produce writing including discipline-based as well as interdisciplinary.
  4. demonstrate familiarity with the various research designs, including experimentation, observation, survey, and correlations.
  5. analyze information using scientific research.
  6. employ a variety of research strategies.
  7. modify writing using multiple strategies.
  8. conduct original psychological research.
  9. demonstrate the ability to write in the American Psychological Association format.


Credits: 4

Instructional Method Lecture

Contact Hours: 4 hrs/week



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