This course is an introduction to research methods in psychology with a particular focus on critical thinking and experimental design.
Prerequisites
PSYC 1100 and PSYC 1200, both with a C-.
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What you will learn
- -Research literature (e.g. literature searches, databases, peer review)
-Non-experimental approaches (e.g. naturalistic observation, case studies, and surveys)
-Correlational research
-Regression lines
-Correlation coefficients
-Experimentation in psychology
-Confounding
-Validity and reliability
-Quasi-experimentation research
-Writing a research report
-Ethics in research
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41626 |
January 5, 2026 to April 22, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.