Dr. Ault Research methods for studying child development are examined in lecture, laboratory and field settings. Methods include observations, interviews, and experiments with emphasis on ethical implications of research with children and research designs commonly used by developmental psychologists. Course requirements include participation in research as investigators. Recommended completion by Fall, senior year, for majors. Students gain knowledge and experience in research methods used in these fields.
Students complete individual research projects related to customer or employee opinion surveys.
Ethical and practical issues in organizational research will be discussed. Recommended completion by Fall, senior year, for majors. Open ordinarily only to advanced majors in psychology. Staff Empirical study, designed and conducted by the student, supervised by a faculty member, and reported in writing according to the form approved in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. For further details, see the Student Handbook for Psychology Majors.