Introduction to Behavioral Science Research

Catalog description

Course provides an introduction to behavioral science research methods. Topics include the scientific method, research designs, statistical analysis, and interpretation of empirical data. Students will learn to formulate research questions, design studies, conduct surveys, and critically evaluate behavioral research. Key topics include ethics in research, hypothesis generation, experimental and non-experimental designs, reliability and validity, measurement and operational definitions, and the analysis of data. Upon completion, students will develop the skills necessary to critically assess behavioral research and apply basic statistical techniques to interpret findings. Credit toward graduation cannot be received for both PSY 240 and SSC 240 .