PSYC 025. Research Design and Analysis

How can one answer psychological questions? What counts as evidence for a theory? This course addresses questions about the formulation and evaluation of theories in psychology. The scientific model of psychological hypothesis testing is emphasized, including the critical evaluation of various research designs and methodology, understanding basic data analysis and statistical issues, and the application of those critical thinking skills to social science findings reported in the media. Students also learn to design and conduct psychology studies, analyze data generated from those studies, and write up their findings in the format of a psychology journal article.
Honors majors are required to take this course prior to senior year. Non-honors majors and honors minors normally have to take this course prior to senior year, as it serves as a prerequisite for the comprehensive requirements and is foundational for other upper level courses. STAT 011, Staistical Methods must be taken prior to or concurrently with the course.This course may not be taken as pass/fail.
Prerequisite: PSYC 001 and STAT 011 or equivalent.
Corequisite: STAT 011 or equivalent if not taken previously.
Social sciences.
Writing course.
1 credit.
Fall 2026. Staff.
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Spring 2028 Staff.
Catalog chapter: Psychology
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/psychology

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