PSY 301 - Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

Units: 4

Offered at: SDSU Main Campus and SDSU Imperial Valley

Three lectures and two hours of laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement or the eligibility to enroll in an upper division writing course. PSY 101 and PSY 280. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

Methods used to answer questions in psychology, including case study, observation, survey, experimental, and field study procedures. Class projects using these methods, interpreting results and report writing; critically evaluating research findings.

Note: Open only to psychology majors.