Research Methods in Sleep Research
PSYC 214Z
Winter 2026
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Have you ever read about a published study 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 results when researchers study the same phenomenon? This course 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 that complement the assigned textbook chapter readings, you will acquire the necessary skill set to critique, interpret, and design psychological research. The intensive nature of winter courses (10 classes, 4 hours each) requires that students are fully engaged with the material and will keep up with all assigned readings (~2 textbook chapters and 1 assigned empirical article per class). Course content will be grounded within the field of sleep health research, with an emphasis on quantitative research methods and design. You will be expected to apply your knowledge of research methods in psychology by designing an original research study on a sleep-related topic of your choice. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Psychology)(Science and Technology Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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Beth Morling, RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (5TH ED)
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Exam 1 (35%)
Exam 2 (35%)
Research Proposal (30%) |
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| Instructor(s): Dubar,Royette Times: .MTWRF. 09:30AM-11:30AM; .MTWRF. 01:00PM-03:00PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 9 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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