Introduction to Research Methods In Psychology

Introduction to Research Methods In Psychology

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Research Methods in Psychology textbook

Welcome to the OERu course, Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology. This course is intended for students who have taken one or more introductory psychology courses and want to learn about the various research methods used in in the field of psychology. It can also be useful to anyone interested in the Social Sciences and can contribute to a Bachelor of General Studies. The wiki course environment differs from other online courses you may have taken or seen because it is collaborative: students and users in the wiki can modify, edit, and/or contribute to pages. Before you do that, however, you will want to work through the course.

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edit   Course Overview Course Description You are introduced to the procedures and designs used in psychological research and the critical evaluation of research. Topics include the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to research, including non-experimental, experimental, and quasi-experimental designs; research ethics; measurement; validity of methods; control of extraneous influences; and the drawing of valid conclusions from empirical evidence. This is a required course for students majoring in psychology. Prerequisite You are encouraged to complete one or more introductory psychology course(s) before taking this course. Outcomes Describe the scientific approach to the study of behaviour Apply the ethical principles that govern research in psychology Conduct a literature search using peer-reviewed sources Design a research proposal Discuss the key concepts in research design including operational definitions, variables, reliability, validity and sampling procedures Explain the strengths and limitations of research designs used in psychology, including experimental and non-experimental designs Identify potential flaws in research design Collect and analyze data based on an instructor-approved research proposal Construct and analyze graphical representations of data Describe basic descriptive statistics including measures of central tendency and variability Explain the purpose and appropriateness of inferential statistics such as t-tests and anova Draw valid conclusions from empirical evidence with an awareness of the limits of various research methods edit   Microblog feed

edit   Key resources Start here Please read the following: Helpful tips Please note: When you click a link, use your browser's back button, an arrow, or a link to return to your previous page. Ignore the WikiEducator navigation pane on the far left of your screen, unless you wish to explore other areas of WikiEducator. There is a Home tab at the top of each page but it is also a good idea to bookmark this Home Page in your browser so that if you get lost, you can use your bookmark to return to this page. Course Guide Prepare yourself for study by reading the Course Guide, which gives you useful information and ideas on ways to work through the course. Once you have read it, you are ready to start exploring the course units. Links to Units and Practice Assignments This page gives you quick access to learning units and to practice assignments. Links to Psychology Resources This page contains links to many online psychology resources. ask.OERu.org Community-based question and answer forum for OERu. edit   Course identifiers Course tag #OERuPSYC2111 Level Second year bachelor's degree Notional learning hours 100 Credits 3 Enrollment status Start anytime; no need to register OERu developer Thompson Rivers University Open Learning (TRU-OL) Formal assessment services Thompson Rivers University Open Learning - Prior Learning Assessment

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