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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
PSYCH 1B | Title:
INTRO/RESEARCH METHODS |
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| Full Title:
Introduction to Psychological Research Methods |
| Last Reviewed:11/27/2023 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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This course surveys various psychological research methods with an emphasis on research design, experimental procedures, descriptive methods, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data. Research design and methodology will be examined through a review of research in a variety of the subdisciplines of psychology and applications in classroom experiments, surveys, and systematic and naturalistic observations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of PSYCH 1A; AND Course Completion of MATH 15 OR PSYCH 9
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course surveys various psychological research methods with an emphasis on research design, experimental procedures, descriptive methods, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data. Research design and methodology will be examined through a review of research in a variety of the subdisciplines of psychology and applications in classroom experiments, surveys, and systematic and naturalistic observations.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of PSYCH 1A; AND Course Completion of MATH 15 OR PSYCH 9
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: PSY 200 | Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): PSYC1B |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Major Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the characteristics of the scientific method, and distinguish between nonexperimental
and experimental, qualitative and quantitative research methods.
2. Summarize sources of research ideas, devise research problems, and formulate hypotheses for
these research problems.
3. Evaluate ethical dilemmas among human and animal research subjects according to the APA
Code of Ethics.
4. Discriminate between independent and dependent variables when conducting research
experiments.
5. Define validity and propose methods for controlling the variables to reduce threat of invalidity
in a research experiment.
6. Understand the fundamentals of descriptive statistics, statistical significance tests, and
correlation and effect size.
7. Explain the use of randomization, matching, and counterbalancing techniques for the purpose
of achieving research constancy.
8. Compare and contrast different research approaches such as correlational research, surveys,
and observational studies.
9. Differentiate among the different types of single-case designs and identify the situations in
which each of the designs would be appropriate.
10. Design and implement a research project using descriptive statistics for data analysis.
11. Write a comprehensive research report using the APA format.
12. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:
a. naturalistic observations
b. surveys
c. correlational research
d. experiments (one-way and/or two-way designs)
e. factorial design experiments
13. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of data, including current statistical SPSS software.
Topics and Scope
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1. Introduction to Psychological Research
2. Explanation in Scientific Psychology
3. Exploring Psychological Research Literature
4. Observation and Survey in Psychological Research
5. Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6. Statistical Tests Application
7. Correlation/Relational Research
8. Basics of Experimentation
9. Validity and Reliability in Research
10. Experimental Design Methodology
11. Complex Design Methodology
12. Small-n Experimentation Methodology
13. Quasi-Experimentation Methodology
14. Conducting Ethical Research
15. Interpreting the Results of Research
16. Presenting Research Results
17. Writing an APA Research Paper
Assignments:
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1. Read approximately 25-35 pages per week, and recapitulate assigned material
in the textbook, and if applicable, supplements
2. One to three exams and/or projects and one final examination or project
3. One to three writing assignments including a research paper for a minimum of 1250 words
4. Oral presentations and/or group projects
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
25 - 35% |
| Written homework, term, or research paper. A minimum of 1,250 words for the course. | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 20% |
| Homework and in-class assignments | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
25 - 35% |
| Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, essay, and short answers | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 20% |
| Oral presentation, group projects | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Methods in Behavioral Research. 13th ed. Cozby, Paul and Bates, Scott. McGraw-Hill. 2015
Research in Psychology: Methods and Design. 7th ed. Goodwin, C. and Goodwin, Kerri. Wiley. 2013
Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry. 8th ed. Graziano, Anthony, M. and Raulin, Michael, L. Pearson. 2013
American Psychological Association (current edition) Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
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