Through Research Methods, students will have the opportunity to learn the methods of psychological investigation and design them. Furthermore, they will be able to assess the data collected while understanding the ethical implications surrounding said methods. General competencies obtained from this course will be highly valued in employment settings, such as critical thinking, numeracy, and communication.
In addition to delivering a solid foundation for students' masters-level project, this module seeks to integrate students' knowledge of research methods with their understanding of core psychology areas, such as developmental and cognitive psychology.