Applied Research Project I – Research Methodologies   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Revised Addendum
   

MP 515B - Applied Research Project I – Research Methodologies


Prerequisite(s): Approval of the student’s Applied Research Project articles (12) and methodology by instructor is required. This course provides an overview of research methods used in the social sciences from both the conceptual and applied levels. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach are discussed, and students learn to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches for addressing specific and varied research questions. This course assists students in the identification and explanation of research design and requires them to think about published psychological research critically. By the end of the course, students should be able to write an expert review of an experimental report and select an appropriate methodological approach for their ARP. (1 credit)