PSYD 717 Research Methodology in Clinical Psychology

This course will provide an introduction to research methods in clinical psychology. It will explore both the theoretical underpinnings of research design and the practical considerations and constraints of real-life research. Course topics include an examination of validity, reliability, measurement, experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs, sampling, data collection approaches, causal inferences, interpretation of data, and research ethics. Students will learn to critically evaluate original sources, including experimental studies, single-case research designs, randomized controlled trials, and qualitative studies. Students will also be introduced to the ethical issues associated with scientific research in clinical psychology, including the Institutional Review Board process. The course will provide students with in-depth know of the skills necessary to become capable producers of scientific research, as well as more astute consumers of scientific literature. This course is part of the Florida School of Professional Psychology curriculum. Pre-requisite(s): Admission to the FSPP program. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours