Research Methods

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Introduction to the use of the scientific method in the study of human and animal behavior. Coverage of descriptive, experimental, and non- experimental methods commonly used in psychological research. Topics will include ethical principles in research, hypothesis development and testing, observational methods, survey research, the fundamentals of experimental design, basic data analysis, and the presentation of research findings. 54 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. ADGE: 4; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal-GETC 4; C-ID# PSY 200, PSY 205 B. Prerequisite: PSYC C1000 with a minimum grade of C, STAT C1000 with a minimum grade of C.