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PSY 10A - Research Methods in Psychological & Brain Sciences

Psychological and Brain Sciences College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Research Methods in Psychological & Brain Sciences

Instructor Name(s)

Woods, STAFF

Course Description

Introduction to the methodology and practice of scientific psychology so that students can critically evaluate research claims. Examines the multiple steps of the research process, including developing a testable hypothesis, operationalizing the hypothesis into independent and dependent variables, adopting an appropriate methodology for the research question (e.g., survey, experiment, observation), and analyzing and interpreting data, as well as considering the ethical context of research.

Unit Value

5

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

5

Prerequisites

Psychology 1 with a minimum grade of C-; Psychology 5, PSTAT 5A, PSTAT 5LS, or COMM 87 with a minimum grade of C-; Math 3A, Math 34A, or Math 2A with a minimum grade of C-; Chem 1A-B or 2A-B; Students are required to be subjects in low-risk psychological experiments or completion of a short paper.

Advisory Enrollment Comments

Students who have completed PSY 7 will only receive 2 units for PSY 10A.

Special Subject Areas

WRT