PSYC 2617 - Research Methods for Psychology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43324,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
David Frank
Email: djfrank02@ysu.edu
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 15th edition | Paul Cozby & Scott Bates | 1260718905 |
| Required | Can students really multitask? An experimental study of instant messaging while reading | Laura L. Bowmana, Laura E. Levine, Bradley M. Waite, Michael Gendron | N/A |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Cosby & Bates Chapter 1 Cosby & Bates Chapter 2 |
Why do research, literature reviews, the basics of research | Perusall tutorial assignment 10/21/26 Annotate Chapters 1 & 2 10/21/26 Power of Suggestion video thought questions 10/25/26 Finidng articles assignment 10/25/26 |
| 10/26 | Cosby & Bates Chapter 13 | Statistics | Annotate Chapter 13 10/28/26 Annotate Stats Lecture 10/28/26 Annotate stats interpretation practice video 10/28/26 Interpreting p-values assignment 11/1/26 |
| 11/2 | Cosby & Bates Chapter 3 Cosby & Bates Chapter 4 |
Ethics and fundamentals of research | Milgram Video annotations 11/4/26 Annotate Chapters 3 & 4 11/4/26 Annotate Ethics after the study video 11/4/26 CITI Training 11/8/26 Watch examples for IVs and DVs 11/8/26 Identifying IVs and DVs in assignment 11/8/26 Exam 1 11/8/26 |
| 11/9 | Cosby & Bates Chapter 5 Cosby & Bates Chapter 6 |
Measurement | Annotate Chapters 5 & 6 11/1//26 Measurement assignment video 11/15/26 Measurement Assignment 11/15/26 |
| 11/16 | Cosby & Bates Chapter 7 Cosby & Bates Chapter 8 |
Surveys and Experiments | Annotate Chapters 7 & 8 11/18/26 Answer questions on confound video (via annotations) - participation grade 11/18/26 Confounds assignment 11/22/26 Exam 2 11/22/26 |
| 11/23 | Cosby & Bates Chapter 9 Cosby & Bates Chapter 10 |
Complex Experiments | Annotate Chapters 9 & 10 11/25/26 Answer questions (via annotations) factorial designs and interactions video 11/25/26 Answer questions (via annotations) in interactions practice video 11/25/26 Factorial Designs Assignment 11/29/26 |
| 11/30 | Cosby & Bates Chapter 12 | Correlations and bringing it all together | Annotate Chapter 12 12/2/26 Mediation activity 12/4/26 Power of Suggestion thought questions: Take 2 12/4/26 Reading Articles assignment with Quiz 12/4/26 Exam 3 12/4/26 |
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.