PSYC 352 - Research Methodology in Human Sciences

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

Emphasis is on understanding the use of methodology, experimental controls, data analysis and scientific communication in psychological and sociological research. Pre-requisites: PSYC 151 and PSYC 302. Dual listed as SOC 352. Course Objectives (1) Correctly identify the major themes of qualitative research. Student will correctly recall course terminology and use it appropriately. Assessment: Multiple Choice Exam (2) Prepare, analyze, and interpret qualitative data thus demonstrating knowledge gained of qualitative research. Student will grasp methods of content analysis and interpretation. Assessment: Student will produce an organized, scholarly and substantive pilot project/paper (3) Demonstrate correct use of consent, qualitative interviewing, field work, and ethnographies. Student will produce rigorous and thorough content analysis and demonstrate effective writing/verbal skills. Student will demonstrate correct APA style in-text citation and reference page. Assessment: Consent forms, pilot project, content analysis, group presentation, research paper (4) Conduct rigorous and thorough content analysis of in-class collected data (e.g., interviews/observations) Assessment: MC exam (5) Demonstrate multiple method analysis (triangulation) of data collected. Assessment: practice and pilot project (6) Defend a holistic interpretation of others, and a reflective understanding of oneself, when conducting research in the human sciences. Assessment: Final exam and group presentation

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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