Professor Lora Connor
Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
TUESDAY and THURSDAY, 5:30 PM – 6:55 PM
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Experimental Psychology, Psych A280
Welcome to Experimental Psychology. This course addresses the principles and techniques which enter into experimental research concerning behavior and emphasizes designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting research in the behavioral sciences.
Students are introduced to behavioral research rationale and its application. The course is organized around the decision-making processes involved in the development of experimental research. The reasons for conducting experiments, types of experiments, adequate sampling, appropriate methodologies, and statistical treatment of the data is emphasized. It is expected that students will develop a familiarity with research terminology, conducting experiments, the analysis and interpretation of data, and the reading and writing of APA papers. Students will begin developing the skills seen below.
Designing, developing, and implementing experimental research studies
- Desiging experimental research studies
- Implementation of research protocols and instruments with careful consideration for reliabiltiy and validity
Developing appropriate research questions and hypothesis
Developing research instruments and surveys
- Developing new instruments and/or properly administering validated instruments
- Reliability and Validity Testing
