ORG60160 - Principles of Research Methods and Design

(3 units)

Principles and methods of designing psychological research. Hypothesis development; experimental and quasi- experimental design options; internal, external, construct, and statistical conclusion validity; sample selection; control group strategies; criteria and criterion measures; power calculations. Prepares students to design research and to analyze research literature critically. Covers both applied aspects of research design and critique of articles drawn from the literature.
Prerequisites: PSY60210 or permission of instructor.