2015-2016 University Catalog 
  
2015-2016 University Catalog

PSYC 301 - Research Methods in Psychology

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
General research design in psychology, with an emphasis on experimental design and control. Topics include use of human participants in research, reliability and validity, observational methods, and survey and longitudinal designs.

Fulfills Mason Core requirement in information technology (all except ethics). PSYC 300, 301 and 372 must be taken in sequence.

Fulfills writing intensive requirement in the major.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100 and either PSYC 300, STAT 250, or STAT 350 or equivalent.

Notes: Students are strongly encouraged to take PSYC 300 concurrently. Laboratory work will include designing and running research studies and writing manuscripts using appropriate style and format. PSYC 301 is a writing-intensive course.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 2
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 2