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edXResearch Methods in Psychology
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Psychology's power lies in systematic inquiry. This course grounds you in the scientific method as applied to human behavior: how to design robust studies, critique research designs, apply appropriate statistics, and defend ethical practice with human and animal subjects. By the end, you'll design your own study—turning a psychological question into rigorous research that contributes to the discipline's evidence base.
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Appraise the scientific method as a means of acquiring knowledge about psychological phenomena. ,Critique the various research designs and the associated statistical methods in terms of advantages and disadvantages. ,Explain the importance of statistical analysis for appreciating the results of a psychological research study. ,Defend the ethical use of humans and animals in research. ,Devise a research study that investigates a psychological phenomenon of your choice.
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