PSYC 214
Fall 2026
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01
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Have you ever read an empirical research article and wondered where the authors got the idea for their research study? Have you ever thought about how researchers decide on which participants to select and what questions to ask of their study participants? How can we assess the value of a theoretical idea based on empirical evidence? And why might there be conflicting findings when researchers test the same phenomenon? Research Methods in Sleep Research is designed to help students explore these and other questions related to research methods in psychology, with a focus on sleep research. Through a series of interactive lectures and hands-on class activities, students will acquire the necessary skill set to critique, interpret, and design psychological research. Course content will be grounded within the field of sleep health research, with an emphasis on quantitative research methods and design (and a brief overview of qualitative research methods). Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge by designing an original research study on a sleep-related topic of their choice |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Psychology)(Science and Technology Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Research Methods in Psychology (5th Ed) Author: Beth Morling
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Examinations and Assignments:
Chapter Quizzes (10%); Exam (x3) (55%); Thematic Coding Assignment (8%); Research Proposal (27%)
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Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Dubar,Royette Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-10:10AM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 11 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 15 | FR: X |
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