Fall 2008
PSY 418 • Statistics and Research Design - W
| Unique | Days | Time | Location | Instructor |
| 44105 |
MWF T |
9:00 AM-10:00 AM 11:00 AM-1:00 PM |
NOA 1.116 SEA 2.114 |
HALEY |
Course Description
The purpose of this class is to acquire an appreciation for, as well as some knowledge of the scientific method as it is applied within the field of psychology. Students will learn to critically evaluate published research, to form empirically testable hypotheses, and to design and conduct experiments relevant to those hypotheses. Students also will learn to employ computers to statistically describe and evaluate experimental data. Considerable emphasis will be placed on writing of research reports with clarity and objectivity
Grading Policy
The course grade will be based on the total of 600 lecture and laboratory points. The points for the lecture portion will be based on three
Texts
Jackson, Sherri, L. Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach.
