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Unit 1: Introduction to Research in Psychology
- An Introduction to Psychological Science
- Literature Searches
- Reading Research Reports
- Variables
- Sampling and Measurement
- Statistical Relationships Between Variables
- Conducting Ethical Research
Unit 2: Theories and Measurement
- Theories
- Hypothesis Testing
- Levels of Measurement
- Reliability & Validity
- Conceptual and Operational Definitions of Psychological Constructs
Unit 3: Non-Experimental Research Methods
- Correlational Research
- Naturalistic Observation
- Archival Research
- Case Studies
- Quasi-Experimental Research
- Cross-sectional Research
- Longitudinal Research
- Survey Research
- Common Threats to Internal Validity
Unit 4: Experimental Research Methods
- Basics of Experimental Research
- Internal and External Validity
- Between-Subjects Experiments
- Within-Subjects Experiments
- Practical Considerations
- Complex Research Designs
- Single-Subject Research
Unit 5: Data Analysis and Reporting
- Introduction to American Psychological Association (APA) Style
- Writing a Research Report in APA Style
- Describing_Single_Variables
- Expressing your Results
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