College Catalog 2024-2025

PSY 225 Introduction to Behavioral Research and Statistics

An introduction to both research methods and statistical methods in behavioral research. This includes an introduction to the scientific method, the development of testable hypotheses, measurement and assessment of behavior, ethical issues, and the design of descriptive and experimental research. Statistical methods will include an introduction to measures of central tendency, testing hypotheses, t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), correlation and regression analyses. Prerequisite: PSY 101 and MAT 097 within 4 years or equivalent.

Credits

3

Attributes

LAS, NLS, SS

Prerequisite

PSY 101 AND (MAT 108 OR MAT 109 OR MAT 110 OR MAT 114 OR MAT 115 OR MAT 117 OR MAT 119 OR MAT 123 OR MAT 124 OR MAT 127 OR MAT 129 OR MAT 131 OR MAT 132 OR MAT 157 OR MAT 159 OR MAT 167 OR MAT 220 OR MAT 223 OR MAT 227 OR MAT 231 OR MAT 232 OR MAT 097)