This term focuses on philosophy of science, the role of theory in research, and descriptive research methods. Students design an empirical project to be executed during the second term and critique a published research report. Sequence should be taken in the sophomore year and must be taken in consecutive terms. Sophomore standing and concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 07C with Psychology Statistics Laboratory or prior completion of Mathematics 20. This term focuses on the execution of empirical research projects, analysis of data, inferential research design and advanced statistics, and interpretation of results.
Students present both written and oral reports on their projects and a written critique.
Includes a weekly 3-hour laboratory session. Sequence should be taken in the sophomore year and must be taken in consecutive terms. Students also learn basic interviewing techniques and examine ethical and professional issues. The Mielke Family Foundation, Inc., has endowed the program in biomedical ethics with funds for off-campus internships. Program advisors develop and maintain contacts for students in a variety of aspects of biomedical ethics.