PSY 555 - Design and Statistical Analysis for Applied Research

Description:
Design and statistical analysis of experimental and quasi-experimental research with an emphasis on applied settings. By permission only. Prior coursework in inferential statistics highly recommended.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of experimental and quasi- experimental designs appropriate for applied research questions or hypotheses
Demonstrate knowledge of major threats to the internal and external validity of research designs
Diagram factorial experimental designs commonly used in psychological research
Diagram quasi- experimental designs commonly used in psychological research
Critique the experimental or quasi-experimental methods used in published research studies
Propose an independent, quantitative research project in psychology
Generate a set of data that represent those to be collected for the independent research proposal
Evaluate appropriateness of research design for testing hypotheses specified in the independent research proposal
Justify the applied research design, measurements, and data analyses selected for the independent research proposal

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/21/2015

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