MTHD808 Research Methods & Statistics I
This Clinical Psychology PhD Program course provides an overview of psychological research. Topics include sociocultural and ethical considerations; measurement and psychometric issues, including reliability and validity; experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational designs; scientific writing; hypothesis testing; fundamental analytic strategies; and data analysis software packages. Through regular independent effort as well as engagement in lecture and lab meetings, students will learn to evaluate multiple facets of psychological research, use APA Style (7th edition), develop research aims and hypotheses, choose appropriate methodological strategies, and write a research proposal that applies knowledge and skills developed during this course.