Psychology 200 - Research Methods

Fall
2019
01
4.00
Nathan Smith
TTH 02:30PM-03:50PM
Amherst College
PSYC-200-01-1920F
SCCE D303
ksmith@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: Professor Smith. Spring semester: Professor Demorest.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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