PSY 724 - Applied Research Methodology II

(3 units)

Theory and philosophy of research designs in applied psychology, covering group designs, quasi-experimental designs, psychometric theory, classical test construction, reliability, validity, and meta-analysis.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss, critique and apply experimental and quasi-experimental design principles to their own research and literature in their field.
2. discuss and identify components of construct, internal, external, and statistical conclusion validity as it applies research design.
3. identify ethical issues and standards as it pertains to research design.
4. discuss factors that affect their own behavior as scientists including heuristics errors such as confirmation bias.

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