Critical Thinking and Research Methods in Psychology

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Provides an introduction to critical thinking and research methods in psychology. Topics include epistemology; theory and hypothesis development; variables; operational definitions; ethics, reliability, and validity; experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational methods. Students also learn how to read and understand the structure of empirical research articles. Prerequisite: 60% or higher in PSYC 1020H and 1030H.