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Course Description: This course will explore the principles and techniques associated with conducting research in the behavioral sciences with a special emphasis on critical thinking skills.
Goals: At the completion of this course you will be able to critically evaluate the research of others and develop studies of your own
Specific Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Describe the nature of scientific inquiry in Psychology.
- Discuss fundamental concepts related to psychological research including, but not limited to: causal inference, sampling, reliability, validity, and statistical analysis.
- Think critically and evaluate the validity of conclusions in the scientific literature
- Engage students in collaborative, scientific discussions.
Instructional Strategy: This is an asynchronous on-line course that will utilize a series of readings and assignments to facilitate our specific learning outcomes. This course is not guided by the Instructor.
Required Textbook:
Kazdin, A. E. (Ed.). (2024). Research Design In Clinical Psychology. Boston: Pearson (6th ed.).
Aug 19 ~ Dec 08, 2024
Registration:
Recomended at least 8 weeks prior to end of the term.
Course Type:
Guided Independent Study
Instructor Information:
Dr. Lisa Ware