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 2021

With the following scheduling option(s)

2 Sections Offered

PSY-220, Section 001

CRN #21463
Resea Meth in Soc Sci
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Patricia Kress

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 25th, 2021 – May 15th, 2021N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 25th, 2021 – May 15th, 2021
Day / Time N/A

***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 25th, 2021 – May 15th, 2021N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 25th, 2021 – May 15th, 2021
Day / Time N/A

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