2024-2025 Academic Catalog

PSY 309 Research Methods

Advanced Writing. This course provides training in experimental research methodologies. Emphasis is placed on determining the correct methodology and data-analysis for a variety of research projects. During the course, students will design and complete a psychological research project. This will include, background research, ethics training, recruitment of subjects, designing the study, running participants, and data analysis. It is expected that all students will complete a poster presentation with their group project by the end of the course. In addition, students will also write a scientific research proposal in APA format. The paper will be used to develop skills in scientific writing as well as understanding formatting requirements with APA.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Must be a Psychology major. Minimum Jr standing. Take PSY-105. Take one IW, intermediate writing course. Take MA 207 or MA-315.

Distribution

AW,WI

Offered

Annual Fall Semester