PSYC 307
Spring 2006
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01
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This hands-on seminar provides advanced and applied experience in survey research. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in 1) conducting an in-depth literature review, 2) evaluating the content of scientific literature, 3) generating testable hypotheses that add substantially to their chosen area of psychological research; 4) locating and gaining access to publicly available data; 5) preparing data for analysis, 6) selecting and conducting descriptive and inferential analyses that address their chosen hypotheses; 7) presenting research findings; and 8) evaluating implications. Students will also learn computer software packages utilized throughout the research process including SAS, Endnote, and Power point. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (PSYC101 AND PSYC201) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC201) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (DATA-MN)(EDST-MN)(EDST)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Tutorial chapters on relevant topics and journal articles of original research.
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Examinations and Assignments:
One project report. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
It is helpful to have taken a research methods course. |
| Instructor(s): Dierker,Lisa C. Times: ....R.. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE74; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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