Program Overview

Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology - PSYC 2120

This course provides students with an introduction to experimental and non-experimental methods in psychology. Topics include the philosophy of science; measurement; reliability and validity of methods, measures, and effects; survey design; correlational, experimental, quasi-experimental, qualitative, longitudinal and single-subject designs; biases in experimentation; and research ethics.

Course Details

Course Code

PSYC2120

Delivery

In person

Location

Edmonton

Format and Length

Lecture: 45 hours

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: PSYC 1040, PSYC 1050, and STAT 1151. Restricted to Arts & Sciences Diploma and Open Studies.

Program Information

New Media, Communications, and Technology Specialization, Arts and Sciences Diploma

This course is part of the New Media, Communications, and Technology Specialization, Arts and Sciences Diploma program.

Tuition and Fees

Canadian Students

• Tuition estimate: $495
• Fees estimate: $695.50
• Total estimate: $1,190.50

International Students

• Tuition estimate: $1,497
• Fees estimate: $695.50
• Total estimate: $2,192.50

Fees Breakdown

• Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
• Program and supplies fee: $0 max per term
• Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
• Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
• Students’ Association fees:
  • Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
  • Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
  • U-Pass: $180.00 per term
  • Legal plan: $18.00 per year