PSY-220

Research Methods in Social Sciences

Through a combination of lecture and hands-on research projects, this course examines the philosophy and methodology of science and how they are applied to social questions. Students plan and conduct research projects and write papers describing their research following APA style. Topics to be explored include experimental and non-experimental research methods, the development of testable hypotheses, the use of electronic databases to explore and review the scientific literature, and ethical issues.

Prerequisites

PSY 101 and PSY 108, both with a minimum grade of C; and MTH 162 or MTH 161.

PSY-220 Sections for Spring 2020

With the following scheduling option(s)

2 Sections Offered

PSY-220, Section 001

CRN #21463
Resea Meth in Soc Sci
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Patricia Kress

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 11, Room 203
Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:00 am - 11:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 11, Room 203
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020
Day / Time Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:00 am - 11:50 am

***Honors-eligible students can earn Honors credit for this course by completing a project consisting of Honors-level work. Interested Honors-eligible students should contact the instructor for information.***

PSY-220, Section SL1

CRN #33216
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Michael Ofsowitz

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020
Day / Time N/A

***Instructor permission is required to register for SLN (online) sections as of three days before the official class start date. Please contact the instructor directly. No permission is necessary prior to that date.***