Research Methods in Psychology (205-0-21)

Instructors

Ginger L. Pennington
847/467-3041
Swift Hall, 2029 Sheridan Road, Evanston
Office Hours: By Appointment

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G30: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to methods used in psychological research. Through readings, lectures, discussion, and hands-on activities (specifically the handling of a statistics program used for data collection and analyses), students will earn about the scientific approach to research designs and about the analysis and interpretation of data. They will participate in novel research projects and will write a report on each in the style used by research psychologists. Primary goals are for students to learn (1) testing hypotheses, including data collection and statistical analyses, (2) writing effectively about research plans and findings, and (3) critically evaluating psychological research done by other people.

Registration Requirements

Students must have taken PSYCH 201 or an approved substitute before enrolling in PSYCH 205. Students with AP credit for STAT 202 or AP credit for STAT 210 need to contact psych-advising@u.northwestern.edu about permission to enroll, because CAESAR does not automatically accept that as the prerequisite.

Please see the department website for more information.

Teaching Method

Lecture, Group work, Class participation, Research project, Writing assignments, Presentations, Discussion

Class Materials (Required)

Research Methods in Psychology, Fourth Edition Beth Morling Paperback; ISBN: 978-0-393-53625-6

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description
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Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REQ: To register, students must have completed PSYCH 201 with a C- or higher, STAT 202 with a B or higher, Stat 210 with a B or higher, or have AP credit (score of 5) for STAT 202.