This course introduces students to psychological issues and phenomena. A wide range of representative topics acquaint students with the methods and content of the field. Offered each semester. This course introduces students to the analysis and interpretation of data with emphasis on techniques used in psychology. Topics include descriptive statistics, simple experimental design, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric techniques.
Students also learn to analyze data using computers.
Students who have taken Mathematics 106 may not take this course for credit. Offered each semester. This course immerses students in the planning, conducting, interpreting and communicating of research. Issues addressed include the philosophy of science, hypothesis testing, the use of various methodologies, and research ethics. Offered each semester.