PSYC 2617 02: Research Methods for Psych

PSYC 2617 - Research Methods for Psychology

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 40388,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Paul Yarab

Email: peyarab@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Lecturer
Instructor Professional Qualifications: Ph.D., Social Psychology, Bowling Green State University, 1999; MA Social Psychology, Bowling Green State University, 1996; BA Psychology, Youngstown State University, 1993
Instructor Office Location: Beeghly Hall 3309
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1613

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Course Description

2617. Research Methods for Psychology. An introduction to psychological research methods. Students learn how to conduct ethical research and report their findings as well as to critically evaluate the research of others. Prereq.: "C" or better in PSYC 1560, psychology major or minor, or consent of instructor. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Methods in Behavioral Research Paul C. Cozby, Scott C. Bates waiting on new text to be delivered

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Mon 8/24 Course Introduction
Wed 8/26 Ch 1 Understanding Behavior
Fri 8/28 Ch 1 Understanding Behavior
Mon 8/31 Ch 2 Starting to do Research
Wed 9/2 Ch 2 Starting to do Research
Fri 9/4 Ch 2 Starting to do Research
Mon 9/7 Labor Day - No class
Wed 9/9 Ch 3 Ethics
Fri 9/11 Ch 3 Ethics
Mon 9/14 Ch 4 Research Issues
Wed 9/16 Ch 4 Research Issues
Fri 9/18 Ch 4 Research Issues
Mon 9/21 Exam 1
Wed 9/23 Ch 5 Measurement
Fri 9/25 Ch 5 Measurement
Mon 9/28 Ch 6 Observational Methods
Wed 9/30 Ch 6 Observational Methods
Fri 10/2 Ch 6 Observational Methods
Mon 10/5 Ch 7 Survey Research
Wed 10/7 Ch 7 Survey Research
Fri 10/9 Ch 7 Survey Research
Mon 10/12 Ch 8 Basics of Experimental Design
Wed 10/14 Ch 8 Basics of Experimental Design
Fri 10/16 Ch 8 Basics of Experimental Design
Mon 10/19 Ch 9 Experiments
Wed 10/21 Ch 9 Experiments
Fri 10/23 Ch 9 Experiments
Mon 10/26 Exam 2
Wed 10/28 Ch 10 Advanced Experimental Design
Fri 10/30 Ch 10 Advanced Experimental Design
Mon 11/2 Ch 11 Quasi-Experimental Design
Wed 11/4 Ch 11 Quasi-Experimental Design
Fri 11/6 Ch 11 Quasi-Experimental Design
Mon 11/9 Ch 11 Quasi-Experimental Design
Wed 11/11 No class
Fri 11/13 Ch 11 Quasi-Experimental Design
Mon 11/16 Ch 12 Descriptive and Correlational Research
Wed 11/18 Ch 12 Descriptive and Correlational Research
Fri 11/20 Ch 12 Descriptive and Correlational Research
Mon 11/23 TBD Describing Research Results
Wed 11/25 Thanksgiving Holiday - No class
Fri 11/27 Thanksgiving Holiday - No class
Mon 11/30 TBD Describing Research Results
Wed 12/2 Exam 3
Fri 12/4 Final Exam Review
Fri 12/11 Final Exam - 8:00

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.