Quantitative Methods in Psychology
PSYC 203
Spring 2006
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02
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This course covers various quantitative research methods in psychology. Individual sections emphasize different methods and content areas as described below. |
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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 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Journal articles, textbook TBA |
Examinations and Assignments:
One exam, one major research project including a paper and an oral presentation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This section will examine various experimental research methods. Students will learn the critical steps of the research method, including formulation and testing of hypotheses, study design, data collection and statistical analysis using SPSS software, 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. This section will be taught mainly in a lecture/discussion format. |
| Instructor(s): McLaughlin,Peter Joseph Times: ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: SCIE72; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 1 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: 12 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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