Quantitative Methods in Psychology
PSYC 203
Fall 2005
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This course covers various quantitative research methods in psychology. Individual sections emphasize different methods and content areas as described below. |
Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Writing, Writing |
Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (PSYC101 AND PSYC201) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC201) OR (PSYC101 AND PSYC200) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC200) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
SECTION 01 |
This section will examine various experimental research methods with a special focus on biological psychology. Students will learn the critical steps of the research method, including formulation and testing of hypotheses, study design, data collection and analysis, and interpretation and reporting of results. Concepts of methodology and design will be applied to a broad spectrum of research areas, including experimentation in animals, and basic physiological and clinical research in humans. |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Journal articles, Textbook TBA.
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Examinations and Assignments: One take-home exam, one group research project, one research paper based on project, one short paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments: This section will be taught mainly in a lecture/discussion format. |
Instructor(s): Goel,Namni Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: JUDD113; |
Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 8 |   |   |
Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 2 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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