Foundations of Behavioral Research

Syllabus

Dr. Alfano

Tentative Schedule of Lectures and Exams Reading

Week:

Week 1 - Week 3 # 1 How to Think Like a Psychologist Cozby: Chapters 1 - 3

Scientific Understanding of Behavior Handouts

Where to Start

Ethical Research

Classroom Activities and Assignments

Week 4 - Week 6 # 1 How to Think Like a Psychologist Cozby: Chapters 4 - 6

Exam 1

Studying Behavior Handouts

Measurement Concepts

Observing Behavior

Classroom Activities and Assignments

Week 7 - Week 10 #2 Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods Cozby: Chapters 7 - 10

Exam 2

Asking People About Themselves: Survey Research Handouts

Experimental Design

Conducting Research

Complex Experimental Designs

Classroom Activities and Assignments

Week 11 – 14 #2 Introduction to Statistics and Research Methods Cozby 12 - 14

Exam 3 Handouts

Understanding Research Results: Description & Correlation

Understanding Research Results: Statistical Inference

Generalizing Results

Classroom Activities and Assignments

Exam 4

Week 1 - 14 #3 How to Complete or Critique an APA Paper

How to Review the Literature Topic #3 will be discussed

APA Format and Guidelines throughout the semester.

Sections of an APA Paper Knowledge gained will be

Classroom Activities and Assignments reflected in the final

Research Proposal Due proposal due the week

before the last class.