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Research I (W) (PY 411)

Term: 2025-26 Spring Term

Faculty

Carmen BucknorShow MyInfo popup for Carmen Bucknor
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (11/30/2025 - 4/30/2026) Location: MAIN GH 213

Description

This course is an introduction to the field of research in the behavioral sciences and is the first of the three-course sequence. Topics include scientific method, research ethics, literature review, research designs, sampling, research question and hypothesis development, and survey development. Students will be expected to develop a research proposal using the survey methods of data collection. Course presented thorugh lecture, research activities, exams, and research proposal. Prerequisite: PY307 (No grade lower than C). Lab fee required that covers Ethics Training.