Research Methodology in Psychology

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How do researchers in the field of Psychology make new discoveries? How can we, as global citizens, be wiser and better informed when interpreting research findings reported in popular media? What are the different types of "claims" a researcher can make, and what kind of evidence is required to support each? What ethical principles do researchers need to keep in mind when conducting their work? How should research findings in Psychology guide individuals, practitioners, educators, and policy-makers? Required for the Psychology major.