Introduction to research methods in psychology/IRMP101/Overview

Overview
Welcome to Foundations for Research Methods. This is the first of a series of three micro courses that form an integral part of training for students majoring in psychology as well as others interested in learning more about psychological research. This course is unique in that it provides an essential knowledge base while simultaneously developing essential research skills. In every unit you are tasked with completing one or more activities that help develop your research skills.

The topics to be covered are:
 * An Introduction to Psychological Science
 * Literature Searches
 * Reading Research Reports
 * Variables
 * Sampling and Measurement
 * Statistical Relationships Between Variables
 * Conducting Ethical Research Projects