PSYC 25 - Research Methods

    Recent Professors
    ADI FISH-WILLIAMSON, JOHN RUYS, ROBIN ROY, HEIKE GECOX
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30–32 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") or higher. PSYC C1000 STAT C1000
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSYC 25
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D9 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Introduction to the use of the scientific method in the study of human and animal behavior. Coverage of descriptive, experimental, and non-experimental methods commonly used in psychological research. Topics will include ethical principles in research, hypothesis development and testing, observational methods, survey research, the fundamentals of experimental design, basic data analysis, and the presentation of research findings.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:45pm, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:25pm, Mon Wed 11:20am–12:45pm