PSYC 201

Research Methods in Psychology

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-1

Introduction to basic research techniques in psychology; emphasis on the conceptual rather than the statistical rationale underlying various research strategies. Areas include the nature of variables, types of measurement, how to generate and test hypotheses, types of validity, and how to interpret and report results. Laboratory exercises and class demonstrations on the processes involved in conducting empirical research.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 201, 200. See Note 1, on this page.

Formerly: half of 200

Prerequisites: 100A and 100B, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for both.

Undergraduate course in Psychology offered by the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences.