PSYC 2202 Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics

An introduction to research methodology and analysis of data, with an emphasis on observational techniques, correlation, and laboratory methods. The importance of reading research articles is included, as well as an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics.

Registration Name

Intro Research Methods & Stats

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PSYC 1101; Must have a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5.

Corequisite

PSYC 2201

Offered

Athens and Demorest: Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Gain an understanding of basic experimental design.
2. Demonstrate an ability to analyze and interpret statistical data.
3. Integrate knowledge by designing an original experiment.