This week we will cover:

1) Research Methods

Think: What are the goals of Psychological Research? Why do psych research at all? What is the Scientific Method? What are the various Research Designs? Does Correlation mean Causation? What's a positive vs negative correlation? What's an independent vs. dependent variable?

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Tips and Tricks!

When it comes to Experiments, remember 'Professor X designed an experiment to test the effects of ________ on ________.' It's the effects of the Independent Variable on the Dependent Variable!

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Course Learning Outcomes addressed:

Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific study of psychology. (Empirical and Quantitative Skills)

Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology.

Use terminology unique to the study of psychology. (Communication Skills)

Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation. (Social Responsibility)