PSY 335 Research Methods

This course will equip students to understand elementary concepts in research, social science literature, and the IRB process. Coursework will focus on the mechanical aspects of designing and writing research projects. Students with particular interest in statistics and publishing papers may obtain direct training in these areas through ancillary courses offered within the broader program. Participants will explore ethical standards, means for deriving viable study/research material, stages in developing a research paper, along with issues of reliability and validity. Although the primary emphasis will be on quantitative research, students will have the opportunity to review qualitative approaches and mixed methods as well. (3 credits)