1 / 6

Psy 2206 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

Psy 2206 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology. Welcome! Professor: Dr. Launius Primary resources Course Web Site Text book Your professor and other classmates. Overview of Course. Relevance to curriculum Majors Honors students and minors General education portfolio

natara
Download Presentation

Psy 2206 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Psy 2206 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology • Welcome! • Professor: Dr. Launius • Primary resources • Course Web Site • Text book • Your professor and other classmates Dr. Launius Psy 2206

  2. Overview of Course • Relevance to curriculum • Majors • Honors students and minors • General education portfolio • Teaching objectives • Introduction to research methods in the social sciences • Prepare majors for advanced research courses Dr. Launius Psy 2206

  3. Student Competencies • Knowledge base • Research methods & design • Statistical analysis of data • Computer programs • Skills development • Literature search & understanding articles • Survey & experimental design • APA writing of research studies • Critical evaluation of others’ research Dr. Launius Psy 2206

  4. How to Succeed in Psy 2206 • Start Early • Readings, assignments, & studying • Attend Regularly • Participation and attendance count! • Develop a “learning attitude” • Seek help • Come see me during office hours • Use tutors, study groups, course resources Dr. Launius Psy 2206

  5. Succeeding in College: The 4 P’s • Planning • Time management • Prioritizing • Delay of gratification • Participation • Course motto: Education is a participant sport! • Procrastination • The First Deadly Sin of College Dr. Launius Psy 2206

  6. Course Etiquette • Timeliness • Be here on time • Courtesy to others • Be quiet when someone else is talking • Treat each other with respect • Turn your cell phone off or on vibrate • Pay attention • Sit up and look interested • Napping in class is not an optional activity! Dr. Launius Psy 2206

More Related