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Course: |
PSY 200
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Title: | Research Methodology |
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Long Title: | Research Methodology |
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Course Description: | Introduces research methods and designs including correlational studies, experimental designs and quasi-experimental designs. Additional topics include evaluations of scientific research, data analysis, report writing and research ethics. |
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Min Credit: | 4 |
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Status Notes: | REA 090, ENG 121, 3 Credits General Psychology I or II, |
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| S: or those determined by each individual institution |
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Course Notes: | Minor changes 12/13/05 s@.; pre-req change made 10/16/07 |
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Origin Notes: | ACC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Identify the principles of the scientific method.
2. Explain the concepts of internal, external, and construct validities.
3. Describe how research ideas are derived from theory.
4. Discuss the concept of reliability.
5. Describe potential threats to internal validity.
6. Describe the use of randomization.
7. Discuss the concept of statistical significance.
8. Describe the characteristics of a repeated measures design.
9. Discuss the purposes of replication
10. Discuss the varieties of quasi-experimental designs.
11. Discuss the limitations of correlational research.
12. Discuss the function and processes of survey research.
13. Identify the typical components of a research report.
14. Discuss ethics in research.
15. Develop analytical and critical thinking skills through the selection of appropriate methodologies and
data analysis options for various research topics.
16. Demonstrate proficiency in writing research reports utilizing American Psychological Association (APA) style guidelines.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Scientific method and scientific inquiry
II. Measurement and data analysis
III. Field research and correlational designs
IV. Validity and threats to validity
V. Experimental designs
VI. Research ethics
VII. Writing a research report
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Front Range Community College |
FRCC |
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Pueblo Community College |
PCC |
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