PSYCH 205B - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Arpine Hovasapian
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    MATH164 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Effective Fall 2025, this course is: STAT-C1000 Introduction to Statistics AND Prerequisite PSYCH220 - General Psychology Effective Fall 2025, this course is: PSYC-C1000 Introduction to Psychology (Or Challenge examination; or documenting equivalent coursework via transcript.) AND Advisory College level reading and writing skills.
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course surveys various psychological research methods with an emphasis on research design, experimental procedures, descriptive methods, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting or research data. Research design and methodology will be examined through a review of research in a variety of the sub-disciplines of psychology. In laboratory sessions students will conduct experimental and non-experimental research in variety of areas of psychology. Actual data collected from research conducted during laboratory sessions will be analyzed with statistical software.