Research Practicum in Developmental Psychology

3 credits

This course is designed to serve as an overview of the research methods used in the study of Developmental Psychology. Over the course of the semester, you will become comfortable with all aspects of the scientific method. While completing a semester long research project proposal, you will learn to identify research questions, design a thoughtful scientific study, and propose statistical analyses. Students will gain experience reading, analyzing, and critiquing current research in developmental psychology. By the end of course, you will be familiar with the different methods used in developmental research and become critical consumers of research in this area.