PSY 253 - Research Methods

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): COR 14X - Core Quantitative Reasoning (any), PSY 101, Psychology major or minor.
A study of the methods and problems in psychological experimentation. Emphasis is on the study of techniques used, with specific reference to defining variables, stating hypotheses, designing experiments with adequate controls, and reporting findings. The student is expected to propose and carry out several experiments during the semester.