Fall 2022 - PSYC 201W C100
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology (4)
Class Number: 8165
Delivery Method: Distance Education
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Distance Education
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 100 or 102.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the procedures used in psychological research, and to the logic underlying them. Topics include the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to research, the formulation of testable questions, the control of extraneous influences, the measurement of effects, and the drawing of valid conclusions from empirical evidence. Provides a background for senior psychology courses since it offers a basis for the critical evaluation and conduct of research. Students with credit for PSYC 201 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Quantitative.
Grading
- Writing Assignments 20%
- Research Project 30%
- Weekly Quizzes 30%
- Final Cumulative Quiz 20%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Research Methods: Concepts and Connections (2017), Passer.
Book needs to be purchased directly from the publisher, and not the SFU Bookstore. Refer to link below.
https://store.macmillanlearning.com/ca/product/Research-Methods/p/9781319029944
E-ISBN: 9781319029944
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
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Centre for Online and Distance Education Notes:
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Required Readings are the responsibility of the student to purchase. Textbooks are available for purchase online through the SFU Bookstore's website.
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Exams
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NOTE: This course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change. Please check your course details in Canvas.
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Registrar Notes:
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