Exploration of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences ((3 Credits))

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This course is an introduction to research methods commonly used to study human behavior with a focus on psychology. It covers guidelines for the formulation of a research problem, hypothesis proposal, selection of operational variables followed by analysis and interpretation of results. The students explore a wide range of research designs and techniques and are exposed to specific details of these methods including history, ethnography, field research, surveys, correlation, and experimental designs. Special attention is given to ethical issues and the advantages and limitations of the various methods. Prerequisites: Statistics and three or more advanced-level courses in psychology and sociology.