Science and Pseudoscience in Psychology

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Examines ontology and epistemology of scientific psychology and related knowledge domains, as well as assumptions made in methodology, measurement, and analysis. In light of the 'Replication Crisis', discussion of pay-to-play journals, questionable research practices, failure of peer review, pseudoscience, and research fraud will provide tools for students to critically assess research claims at many levels. Prerequisite: Minimum 65% average across completed PSYC courses; 14.0 university credits including PSYC 3016H (or 3015Y) and at least 1.0 additional 3000-level PSYC credit. Offered only at Trent University Durham GTA.