PSY 508 - Adv Quantitative Rsch Methods

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

This course is designed to strengthen and extend students’ foundational knowledge of the general principles involved in doing quantitative research in psychology. Topics covered include the measurement of behavior and mental processes (e.g., operational definitions, modalities of measurement (self-report, observational, physiological), measurement reliability and validity); research settings (laboratory, field); research designs (experimental, correlational, quasi-experimental); types of experimental control; internal and external validity; sampling; power and design sensitivity; analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data within various research designs; and research ethics. (Offered every Fall semester). Prerequisite: graduate status in psychology or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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