Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology.

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This course aims to provide students with the critical thinking skills necessary to become a better consumer of information—both in psychology and in the real world. Students will learn how to systematically evaluate the validity of different claims they may encounter in textbooks, research articles, and the media. This course is designed to introduce students to and help them develop the following skills: comparing, contrasting, and evaluating research methods and designs, understanding the applications of basic statistical procedures, evaluating of the scientific merit of research findings, and understanding basic ethical guidelines as they apply to human research. Prerequisites: Psychology major and a grade of C- or higher in MATH 035 or MATH 037 or PSYC 035 .