PSY 255 - Methods of Scientific Inquiry

3 Cr.
Contact Hours Per Week: 3 Lec.

This course examines the fundamental principles of scientific research and methods in the field of Psychology. Major topics include evaluating scientific literature, formulating hypotheses, population identification and sampling; experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational research designs; basic statistical tests; data analysis; interpretation and application of results; scientific writing using APA style; and ethical issues in research.
Occasionally offered
Pre-Requisites: PSY 110 and 200-level Psychology class
Concurrent Requirement: Pre-requisites that may be met concurrently: MAT 164
General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Social Science (SS)

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