PSYC 335 - Research Methods in Psychology

    Recent Professors
    Alan S. Keys, Kara DeSouza PhD, Launa A. Peeters-Graehl, Noemi Beck-Wegner, Jim Arack
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    PSYC C1000 with a grade of "C" or better; and either PSYC 330 (Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences) or STAT C1000 (Introduction to Statistics) or STAT C1000H (Introduction to Statistics - Honors) with a grade of "C" or better.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4I · CSU GE Area D9
    Description
    This course introduces students to the principles, methods, and ethics of research in the social and behavioral sciences, especially Psychology. Key areas include the design, implementation, and evaluation of experimental and non- experimental research. Hypothesis testing, APA writing style, and the application of descriptive and inferential statistical analysis will be addressed. The laboratory portion provides opportunities to gain experience with design development, data collection, analysis and interpretation, and report writing.
    Usually Held
    Tue Sat, Mon Wed 1:30pm–2:50pm, Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:20pm