PSY 200: Behavioral Research in Action

Goal: Students will apply behavioral research methods to a series of case studies involving settings such as education, healthcare, industry, the legal system, and mental health agencies. Students will learn how to summarize and interpret research findings in order to communicate evidence based practice for various audiences.
Content: Fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methods commonly used in psychology; ethical concerns in behavioral research; applied use of research findings; dissemination of research findings through oral and written formats; basics of APA-style.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 and MAT 220/PSY 220.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate