Psychology Research

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Psychology Research provides a basic exploration of the scientific method as applied to psychology. The course prepares students to understand the scientific process and the importance of sound methodology in psychological research, identify the strengths and weaknesses of various types of research designs, and develop the skills necessary to critically evaluate scientific and pseudoscientific claims. Work in this course will enhance your critical thinking and reasoning skills so that you can be an informed consumer information. Prerequisites: MATH116 or MATH156 or PSYC210 or BAIS210 or STAT146 Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Minors: Psychology College of Health and Human Sciences School of Psychology