PSY 6062 - Research Methods and Principles of Research Design

(3 units)

Principles and methods of designing psychological research. Hypothesis development, experimental design options, internal and external validity of alternative designs, sample selection, control group strategies, criteria and criterion measures, power calculations, data analysis and interpretation. Prepares students to design research and to analyze research literature critically. Covers both applied research design and critique of articles drawn from literature. Introduction to qualitative research methods and issues in philosophy of science.