Psychology & Brain Sciences 643 - Research Methods Social Psych
Spring
2018
01
4.00
Paula Pietromonaco
W 4:00PM 6:30PM
UMass Amherst
56221
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. Grad students in other social science majors may request permission to enroll.
Varies from 1 to 4 credits