Master essential quantitative research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, measurement, and validity assessment.
Master essential quantitative research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, measurement, and validity assessment.
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What you'll learn
Master the scientific method in psychological research
Understand different types of research variables and measurement
Learn various research design approaches
Evaluate research validity and reliability
Develop skills in quantitative data analysis
Apply statistical concepts to psychological research
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There are 9 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces students to quantitative research methods in psychology. The curriculum covers the scientific method, variable types and measurement, research designs including descriptive, correlational, experimental, and quasi-experimental approaches. Students learn about construct validity, internal validity, external validity, and how to evaluate research conclusions. The course emphasizes practical application of research methods and statistical concepts for psychological investigation.
Learn With PsycLearn Essentials
Module 1 · 28 Minutes to complete
Introduction to Methods for Quantitative Research in Psychology
Module 2 · 2 Minutes to complete
Scientific Psychology
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Variables and Measurement
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Research Designs
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Interpretation: How Valid Are Our Conclusions?
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Conclusion
Module 7 · 28 Minutes to complete
Course Assessment
Module 8 · 26 Minutes to complete
PsycLearn Essentials APA Student Resources
Module 9 · 19 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Senior Content Manager
Mike Stadler is a Senior Content Manager at the American Psychological Association (APA). Before coming to APA, he earned a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Purdue University in 1989, after which he was on the psychology faculty at Louisiana State University and the University of Missouri.
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