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Course Info for PSYC - 220 - 02, Fall 2025
Class number: 3332 Title: Research Methods & Stats I Department: Psychology
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: Yes Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 24 Current enrollment: 21 Available seats: 3
Start date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 End date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM, LIB - B02 Instructor(s): Ferreira, Kelly
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Numerical & Symbolic Reasoning Requirement
Course Description:
The first half of a two-course intensive introduction to the research methods and statistical analyses used in psychological science will focus on testing linear associations using techniques like correlation and regression. Topics will include, e.g., measurement, data visualization, descriptive statistics, null hypothesis testing, causal inference. Students will develop their research skills through hands-on learning activities, such as using computer programs to visualize, code, and analyze data and/or writing up the results of their analyses in APA style.