PY 3110 - Research Methods I

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Introduces the students to the basic research methodologies in psychology. Combining lecture and laboratory exercises, students are exposed to experimental and non-experimental research paradigms. Emphasis is placed on the process of scientific inquiry in general, and the concepts and terminology of psychological research in particular. Ethical considerations of psychological research are explored. Discipline-specific library skills and the critical reading of the professional literature are emphasized. The student learns to write psychology papers according to the guidelines of the American Psychological Association. This course meets the General Education requirement for Writing in the Disciplines. Offered every semester. Prerequisites: PY2010; ECII placement or equivalent

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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