Research Methods in Psychology

Course code PSYC 2320

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

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This course is an introduction to research methods in psychology with a particular focus on critical thinking and experimental design.

Prerequisites

PSYC 1100 and PSYC 1200, both with a C-.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • -Research literature (e.g. literature searches, databases, peer review) -Non-experimental approaches (e.g. naturalistic observation, case studies, and surveys) -Correlational research -Regression lines -Correlation coefficients -Experimentation in psychology -Confounding -Validity and reliability -Quasi-experimentation research -Writing a research report -Ethics in research

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40897 January 6, 2027
to April 23, 2027
Lecture VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule Register

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How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.