Psychological Research Design and Analysis

Catalog description

This course provides students the opportunity to engage deeply with a chosen body of knowledge or a specific area of interest within psychology. Through a combination of independent study, guided research, and collaborative discussions, students will develop advanced skills in critical analysis, literature review, and research proposal development, when applicable. Students will have the option to: 1) propose and develop a research project aligned with their interests and goals or 2) craft a thorough, critical literature review on a topic of their choice. For students creating a research proposal, this process will encompass conceptualization to implementation through: refinement of research questions, design methodologies, and data collection/analysis strategies. For students conducting a thorough, critical literature review, this process will include a comprehensive evaluation of existing research, identification of gaps in the literature, and the synthesis of findings to generate new insights or theoretical perspectives. Students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of the subject matter, articulate their findings clearly, and present their work in both written and oral formats. This course is designed to foster independent thinking, scholarly inquiry, and professional-level communication skills in psychology. Prerequisites : PSYC 1100, PSYC 2750, PSYC 2825; or permission of the instructor.