LAP 625 Advanced Quantitative Methodology in Community Psychology

This course reviews the scientific method, including the importance of strong literature reviews, building the formulation of research questions/hypotheses. In-depth coverage of observational, correlational, experimental, and quasi-experimental research designs is emphasized, as well as detailing operationalizing variables, hypotheses, research questions, measurement, and study reliability and validity. Each of the following sub-sections of an APA-style Methods section of a research study is applied: Design, Participants, Procedures, and Instruments. Students also review ethical considerations in research. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 600, LAP 605, and LAP 610; or approval by Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours