Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

PSYC 4494 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics

This course is designed to prepare you for your capstone research. The class will ground you in research methods commonly used in psychology, such as observational, correlational, and single factor experimental designs. You will learn the statistical tests and procedures appropriate for use with each type of research design. In preparation for PYSC 4495, you will write a proposal for your capstone research project.

Registration Name

Adv Research Methods & Stats

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MATH 1300 and PSYC 2202

Offered

Demorest: Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Explain the key characteristics and uses of research methods used in psychology.
  2. Correctly calculate and interpret descriptive and inferential statistics.
  3. Write an ethically and experimentally sound capstone research proposal.