This course will provide an introduction to the basic methods, techniques, and procedures of social science research. Qualitative and quantitative methods appropriate to the study of psychology will be examined.
Empirical data are fundamental to scientific research.
Our emphasis will be on choosing appropriate methods of analyses, executing them, and understanding the results. We will also learn how to disseminate results using effective report writing. A primary goal of the course is to demonstrate that statistics and research methods can be interesting, understandable and marketable. The first half of each class will be devoted to the primary text and the second half will involve application of lecture materials. Each student will have a diskette containing a group of variables to use in class.