Research Methods in Psychology (205-0-20)

Instructors

William S Horton

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G30: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to the methods used in psychological research. Through readings, lectures, discussion, and hands-on experiment design and data collection, students will learn about the scientific approach to research design and about the analysis and interpretation of data, with a particular focus on controlled experimental methods. Students will generate their own research projects and will learn how to report research results in the style used by experimental psychologists. The class will include two exams and three papers, plus regular smaller assignments, and final project.

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, Class Participation, Discussion, Group work, Presentation, Readings, Research project,Writing assignments

Class Materials (Required)

Research Methods: A modular approach, 3rd edition Sherri L. Jackson (ISBN# 978-1-285-75049-1)

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression
Empirical and Deductive Reasoning Foundational Dis
Formal Studies Distro Area
Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description
No Freshmen

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-Reg: Reserved for PSYCH, COG_SCI, NEUROSCI and MUS_THRY students only. 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.