About this course: This is a five-section course as part of a two-course sequence in Research Methods in Psychology. This course deals with experimental methods whereas the other course dealt with descriptive methods.
Created by: Georgia Institute of Technology
Taught by: Dr. Anderson D. Smith, Regents’ Professor Emeritus
School of Psychology
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introduction
6 videos, 3 readings
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: Consent Form
- Reading: Readings
- Video: Lesson 1A: Scientific Knowledge
- Video: Lesson 1B: Variables
- Video: Lesson 1C: Multi-variable Experiments
- Video: Lesson 1D: Control
- Video: Lesson 1E: Quasi-experimental Research
- Video: Lesson 1F: Ethics
Graded: Module 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
Hypotheses
3 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: Readings
- Video: Lesson 2A: Theory
- Video: Lesson 2B: Searching The Literature
- Video: Lesson 2C: Operational Definitions and Hypothetical Constructs
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
Group Designs
3 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: Readings
- Video: Lesson 3A: Within-group Designs
- Video: Lesson 3B: Between-group Designs
- Video: Lesson 3C: Pre-Test and Post-Test Designs
Graded: Module 3 Quiz
WEEK 4
Evaluating Causal Claims
4 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: Readings
- Video: Lesson 4A: Construct Validity
- Video: Lesson 4B: External Validity
- Video: Lesson 4C: Internal and Statistical Validity
- Video: Lesson 4D: Significance
Graded: Module 4 Quiz
WEEK 5
Threats to Internal Validity
4 videos, 1 reading
- Reading: Readings
- Video: Lesson 5A: Maturation and History Effects
- Video: Lesson 5B: Regression Threats
- Video: Lesson 5C: Attrition Threats
- Video: Lesson 5D: Testing Threats
Graded: Module 5 Quiz
WEEK 6
Final Exam
Graded: Final Exam
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