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May 18, 2024
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PSYC 5040G - Advanced Research Methods
Course topics fall into three broad, interrelated categories: scientific thinking, research procedures and methodology, and statistical considerations. Under scientific thinking, we will examine the nature of the scientific method and its application to understanding, predicting and influencing human behavior. In this context, we will discuss the philosophy of science, including such topics as scientific explanation, determinism and causality, and objective vs. subjective aspects of science. Under research procedures and methodology, we will examine specific fundamentals and issues associated with descriptive, correlational and experimental research. These include such topics as scaling and measurement (e.g., construction of attitude scales), reliability and validity, scientific sampling, experimental design and research ethics. Finally, under statistical considerations, we will discuss the role of statistics in behavioural research.
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): SSCI 5010G
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