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Experimental Research Methods in Psychology

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Experimental Research Methods in Psychology

Georgia Institute of Technology

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
Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Dr. Anderson  D. Smith

    Taught by:  Dr. Anderson D. Smith, Regents’ Professor Emeritus

    School of Psychology
LevelBeginner
Language
English
How To PassPass all graded assignments to complete the course.
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introduction
6 videos, 3 readings
  1. Reading: Syllabus
  2. Reading: Consent Form
  3. Reading: Readings
  4. Video: Lesson 1A: Scientific Knowledge
  5. Video: Lesson 1B: Variables
  6. Video: Lesson 1C: Multi-variable Experiments
  7. Video: Lesson 1D: Control
  8. Video: Lesson 1E: Quasi-experimental Research
  9. Video: Lesson 1F: Ethics
Graded: Module 1 Quiz
WEEK 2
Hypotheses
3 videos, 1 reading
  1. Reading: Readings
  2. Video: Lesson 2A: Theory
  3. Video: Lesson 2B: Searching The Literature
  4. Video: Lesson 2C: Operational Definitions and Hypothetical Constructs
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
WEEK 3
Group Designs
3 videos, 1 reading
  1. Reading: Readings
  2. Video: Lesson 3A: Within-group Designs
  3. Video: Lesson 3B: Between-group Designs
  4. Video: Lesson 3C: Pre-Test and Post-Test Designs
Graded: Module 3 Quiz
WEEK 4
Evaluating Causal Claims
4 videos, 1 reading
  1. Reading: Readings
  2. Video: Lesson 4A: Construct Validity
  3. Video: Lesson 4B: External Validity
  4. Video: Lesson 4C: Internal and Statistical Validity
  5. Video: Lesson 4D: Significance
Graded: Module 4 Quiz
WEEK 5
Threats to Internal Validity
4 videos, 1 reading
  1. Reading: Readings
  2. Video: Lesson 5A: Maturation and History Effects
  3. Video: Lesson 5B: Regression Threats
  4. Video: Lesson 5C: Attrition Threats
  5. Video: Lesson 5D: Testing Threats
Graded: Module 5 Quiz
WEEK 6
Final Exam
    Graded: Final Exam

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