PSYC 2
Research Methods in Psychology
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the scientific method and research design as applied to psychological topics, including developing research questions, comprehensive literature review, generating a testable hypothesis, design considerations including ethics, data collection, analyzing and interpreting data, and reporting findings. Students will apply the steps of the scientific method as they design, conduct, analyze and report findings of their own psychological research project.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47410 | PSYC 2 | 51Z | M······ | 12:30 PM-02:20 PM | Trevor Basil | ONLINE |
| ······· | TBA-TBA |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
PSYC-002.-51Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Research Methods in Psychology: Evaluating a World of Information (Fourth Edition) (4th Edition) Morling ISBN: 9780393536300 | E-Book | Required | $104.13 | |||
| Research Methods in Psychology: Evaluating a World of Information (Fourth Edition) (4th Edition) Morling ISBN: 9780393536300 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $81.81 | |||
| Research Methods in Psychology: Evaluating a World of Information with Ebook, InQuizitive, Interactives, and SPSS Guide (4th Edition) Morling ISBN: 9780393893700 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $86.50 | |||
| Research Methods in Psychology (w/InQuizitive code & SPSS Guide) (4th Edition) Morling © 2022 ISBN: 9780393893724 | Package | Required | $158.75 | $119.25 | ||
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Course Details
- Units
- 6 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.
- Prerequisite
- PSYC 1.; and PSYC 15., SOC 15., MATH 10. or MATH 10H