Psychology & Brain Sciences 643 - Research Methods Social Psych

Spring
2015
01
4.00
Paula Pietromonaco
W 4:00PM 6:30PM
UMass Amherst
14505
This course serves as a graduate-level introduction to the scientific methods and practical aspects of conducting research in social and personality psychology. Emphasis is placed on the development of such skills as experimental design, construction of reliable and valid measurement procedures, critical analysis of research literature, and effective writing of empirical papers.
Open to Graduate Psychology majors only.
Varies from 1 to 4 credits
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.