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College Catalog 2009-2011 
    
College Catalog 2009-2011 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PSYC 201 - Research in Psychology I


This course is an introduction to the basic principles of research in psychology. We focus on how to design and execute psychological studies, analyze and interpret data, and write research reports. Students conduct studies in different areas of psychology (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive) that illustrate basic methodology and learn statistical techniques commonly used to understand psychological data. The course includes a laboratory component that facilitates expertise with computer statistical software and increases familiarity with American Psychological Association style. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 . Permission of instructor is required for first year students. Every semester. Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100. Permission of instructor is required for first-year students. (4 Credits)