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PSY 214 Research Methods: Design

Students will learn the fundamentals of scientific thinking, using data-informed approaches to answer questions about human psychology and behavior. Students will practice articulating research questions, designing systematic observations, and reflecting on their results and assumptions. Though framed through the lens of academic research, these skills are useful across a range of settings, such as business, education, and medicine.

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Prerequisites

MTH 161 and PSY 101 or instructor permission

PSY 215 Research Methods: Analysis

This course, extending beyond MTH 161, teaches the statistical methods used in the field of Psychology (e.g. ANOVAs and Regression Analysis). Students will learn to analyze Psychological data using SPSS software, interpret their findings, and report them appropriately. Students will become more critical consumers of scientific literature and information in their daily lives.

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Prerequisites

MTH 161, PSY 101 and PSY 214 or instructor permission