Psychology 123 - Research Methods

Fall
2017
01
4.00
Megan McCarty
MW 12:30PM-01:50PM
Amherst College
PSYC-123-01-1718F
MERR 131
mmccarty@amherst.edu

This course is designed to explore the principles of behavioral science research and the rationale underlying various research methodologies. The course will take a hands-on approach to research design, data collection, and data analysis. Students will learn how to understand and critically evaluate original research reports, independently design and execute psychological investigations, and write scientific reports in APA format. Topics include the reliability and validity of measures, content analysis, correlational designs, randomized experiments and causal inference, experimental control, and ethical considerations. Time in class will be split between lectures, small group exercises and design of research projects, and data analysis using SPSS.


Requisite: PSYC 122. Limited to 20 students. Fall semester: Visiting Professor McCarty. Spring semester: Professor Aries.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.
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