PSYC 52A-2: Research Methods and Laboratory in PsychologyInstructor: Sonja Krstic Prerequisites: PSYC 10a and 51a. Course Description: Learning Goals:Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. In this course you will learn what makes psychology a science, including the reasons why we cannot simply use logic and intuition to analyze and predict human behavior. Scientific method follows a specific set of rules for all the steps of the process involved in conducting an empirical study: forming a hypothesis, creating a study method, gathering data, analyzing data and writing the results. Importantly, we will also learn about the need to abide by the ethical code of research. Course Objectives:The major objective of this course is to teach you how to conduct psychological research and understand the theoretical and practical aspects of the process that represents the core of psychology as a science.By the end of this course, you should be able to:? Understand what science is and what it isn’t? Critically evaluate published research and research reports in the media? Learn how to use scientific principles to conduct research (and have fun/no fear while doing it!)? Know how to formulate and test a scientific hypothesis? Understand the importance of the measurement and its psychometric properties (reliability and validity)? Identify various research techniques and know how to choose the appropriate ones? Know the basics of using and interpreting descriptive and inferential statistics in research? Write a full APA style research report ? Recognize ethical issues and their implications Writing-Intensive Course:This course is writing intensive. The assignments include three major written assignments. Experiential Learning Course:This course is listed as an experiential learning course. For more information, see http://www.brandeis.edu/experientiallearning/. Session: Session II Day: M, T, W, Th Time: 1:50pm - 3:50pm Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: Remote Learning Course for Summer 2023 Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: QR, SS, WI Enrollment Limit: 10 students Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course Course Tuition: $3,490 Course Fees: None Open to High School Students: No |
