Research Methods in Psychology (205-0-23)
Instructors
Mark Elliot Beeman
847/491-4617
104 Cresap Hall
Office Hours: Office Hours: M 11:00am-noon, by appt
Meeting Info
Annenberg Hall G30: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Overview of class
This course will introduce students to methods used in psychological research through a hands-on approach. Through readings, lectures, discussion, and hands-on activities, students will learn about the scientific approach to research designs and about the analysis and interpretation of data. Students will participate in novel research projects and write reports in professional style. Students will also learn to critique and build on other research.
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.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course you should be able to: Demonstrate proficiency with regard to the terminology and concepts involved in psychological research, especially with regard to research design and experimentation; Formulate hypotheses and design research to test these hypotheses Effectively communicate the results of your own psychological research by writing clear, APA-style research reports; Critically evaluate research results reported by others.
Teaching Method
Research-related activities
Course is taught in-person
Evaluation Method
Grades are based on 3 APA-style research reports, two in-class exams, and assignments related to research and class material.
Class Materials (Required)
Provided via Canvas
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: 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. No first-year students.