Research Methods

Catalog description

This doctoral level course provides an overview of group research methodologies frequently used in professional psychological research. Topics covered in this course include validity and reliability, systematic observation, self report measures, sampling techniques, control and comparison groups, treatment evaluation strategies, and research ethics. This course is designed to provide students the tools to design their own research in the discipline of professional psychology as well as the ability to evaluate research generated by others. This course is restricted to students matriculated into the doctoral program in clinical psychology.