Research Methods Psychology Summer 2021 - Professor Gernsbacher

Abstract

WHAT ARE THE COURSE’S OBJECTIVES? After successfully finishing the course, you’ll be able to [1] find, read, and understand scientific articles and synthesize scientific results; [2] effectively communicate ideas, critical evaluation, and research through analytic writing and engaging narrated presentations; [3] think critically, examine links between method and results, consider alternative explanations, and knowledgeably consume research; [4] generate testable hypotheses and design psychological research using different methods, data collection tools, and analysis techniques; [5] correctly interpret and convey statistical results via text, tables, and graphs; [6] use key principles of science, including use of evidence, scientific reliability and validity, and fair and thorough evaluation of research inside and outside the classroom; [7] understand that ethical principles, behavior, and decision-making pertain to all aspects of the research process; and [8] identify how psychological science can inform societal practices policies, review, and apply what you learn.