PSYC 2
Research Methods in Psychology
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the scientific method and research design as applied to psychological topics, including developing research questions, comprehensive literature review, generating a testable hypothesis, design considerations including ethics, data collection, analyzing and interpreting data, and reporting findings. Students will apply the steps of the scientific method as they design, conduct, analyze and report findings of their own psychological research project.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
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| 25900 | PSYC 2 | 01Y | ·T····· | 09:30 AM-11:20 AM | Susan Thomas | L27 |
| ···R··· | 09:30 AM-11:20 AM | |||||
| ······· | TBA-TBA | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-09-22 to 2025-12-12.
Footnote:
PSYC-002.-01Y-: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
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Course Details
- Units
- 6 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- Prerequisite
- PSYC C1000; and PSYC D015., SOC D015., STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H