Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

PSYC 2202 Introduction to Research Methods

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

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

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

Student Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Find, read, and understand scientific articles and synthesize scientific results
  2. Think critically, examine links between method and results, consider alternative explanations, and knowledgeably consume research
  3. Generate testable hypotheses and design psychological research using different methods