School of Health Professions
Graduate

Term: Spring 2025
Session: 1st 8 Week On-ground (Jan 21 - Mar 14)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025
End Date: Friday, Mar 14, 2025
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Wed.
Time: 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM

This course offers a study of the methods and application of psychological research and it is intended to provide a knowledge foundation from which you could design and conduct an independent research project. The skills and knowledge of research are necessary for you to be able to demonstrate accountability and determine what works and what does not work with your particular client base. Although some time will be devoted to descriptive and non-experimental research the course will emphasize experimental and quasi-experimental designs for drawing causal inferences. This course should provide you with tools to recognize testable hypotheses plan as well as critically evaluate studies in your field as well as gather analyze interpret and present data. As such it is expected that you will develop an informed appreciation of the role and contribution of science in your profession from the perspective of researchers as well as consumers of research.3 Credits