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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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Introduction to research methods in psychology. Principles of research design and analysis. Application of these principles to classroom experiments, surveys, and naturalistic observations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of PSYC C1000 ( or PSYC 1A or PSYCH 1A)
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent and Course Eligibility for STAT C1000 ( or MATH 15)
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Introduction to research methods in psychology. Principles of research design and analysis. Application of these principles to classroom experiments, surveys, and naturalistic observations.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of PSYC C1000 ( or PSYC 1A or PSYCH 1A)
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent and Course Eligibility for STAT C1000 ( or MATH 15)
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 Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| 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. Explain the use of randomization, matching, and counterbalancing techniques for the purpose of achieving research constancy.
7. Compare and contrast different research approaches such as correlational research, surveys, and observational studies.
8. Differentiate among the different types of single-case designs and identify the situations in which each of the designs would be appropriate.
9. Design and implement a research project from beginning to end.
10. Write a comprehensive research report using the APA format.
11. 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
Topics and Scope
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1. Beginning Psychological Research
2. Explanation in Scientific Psychology
3. Exploring the Literature Psychology
4. Observation and Survey in Psychological Research
5. Qualitative and Quantitative Research
6. Correlation/Relational Research
7. Basics of Experimentation
8. Validity and Reliability in Research
9. Experimental Design
10. Complex Design
11. Small-n Experimentation
12. Quasi-Experimentation
13. Conducting Ethical Research
14. Interpreting the Results of Research
15. Presenting Research Results
16. Writing an APA Research Paper
Assignments:
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1. Read approximately 20-25 pages per week, recapitulate
assigned material in the textbook and supplements and complete Q/A worksheets.
2. Take at least one midterm exam and one final on lectures, reading
concepts and terminology.
3. Write at least 3 critical analysis papers, 3 pages in length, on
assigned readings and lecture materials.
4. Write a term or course research paper approximately 8-12 pages in
length for the purpose of integrating research skills, enhancing
course knowledge, and improving writing skills.
5. Upon the discretion of the instructor, oral presentations and group
projects may be assigned.
6. 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
7. Q/A worksheets
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% |
| Course research papers, critical thought essays | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 20% |
| Q/A Worksheets | |
| 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, 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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Davis, Stephen F.; Smith, Randolph A.
Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods: BECOMING A
PSYCHOLOGICAL DETECTIVE, Prentice Hall, 2005.
Leedy, Paul; Ormrod, Jeanne E.
Practical Research: Planning and Design, Prentice Hall, 2005.
Borden, Kenneth S.; Abbot, Bruce B.
Research Design and Methods, McGraw Hill, 2005
Kantowitz, Barry H.; Roediger, Henry L.; Elmes, David G.
Experimental Psychology - Understanding Psychology Research,
Thomson-Wadsworth, 2005.
Christensen, Larry B.
Experimental Methodology, Allyn & Bacon, 2006.
Graziano, Anthony M.; Raulin, Michael L.
Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry, Allyn & Bacon, 2006.
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