LAP 625 Advanced Quantitative Methodology in Community Psychology

This course will review the scientific method, including the importance of thorough literature reviews building the formulation of research questions/hypotheses. In depth coverage of research designs (e.g., observational, correlational, experimental, quasi-experimental) including details (operationalizing variables, hypotheses, research questions, reliability, and validity) and their application will be covered as well as details of each sub- section of an APA style Methods section (Design, Participants, Procedures, Instruments). Ethical considerations in research will be included. Pre-requisite(s): LAP 600, LAP 605, and LAP 660; or consent of the department. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours