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PSYCH 301WBasic Research Methods in Psychology

4 credits · Psychology · Penn State

Introduction to methods of psychological research, with special attention to hypothesis formation and testing, threats to validity, and data presentation.

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Prerequisites

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Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Spring (7 programs).

Required in (12)

  • Psychology, B.A. (Altoona)
  • Psychology, B.A. (Behrend)
  • Psychology, B.A. (Berks)
  • Psychology, B.A. (Liberal Arts)
  • Psychology, B.A. (University College)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Altoona)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Behrend)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Berks)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Capital)
  • Psychology, B.S. (Liberal Arts)
  • Psychology, B.S. (University College)
  • Psychology, Minor

One of the options in (4)

  • Digital Media, Arts, and Technology, B.A.
  • Integrated Social Sciences, B.S.
  • Psychological and Social Sciences, B.A.
  • Psychological and Social Sciences, B.S.
What it opens up

Courses that list PSYCH 301W as a prerequisite (12)