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HPSY 8102 - Research Design and Quantitative Methods in Psychology


This interdisciplinary course provides a broad overview of the major research methodologies and methodological considerations in the behavioral sciences. Using examples drawn from the literature, the course focuses on general principles and perspectives of social science research. Topics include: foundational concepts across the behavioral sciences (e.g., sampling, measurement, ethics, logic of hypothesis testing, etc.), and the evaluation of specific methodologies (e.g., experimentation, observation, survey, archival, epidemiological/ecological designs, etc.). Practical research considerations are also covered (e.g., basics of APA writing, IRB process and forms, data management and data cleaning, development of experimental protocols, etc).

Credit Hours: (3)
Restriction(s): Admission to the Ph.D. in Health Psychology program, or by permission of instructor.
Cross-listed Course(s): OSCI 8102 .
Most Recently Offered (Day): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years
Most Recently Offered (Evening): Course has not been offered at this time in the past 3 years


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