PSYC 2617 - Research Methods for Psychology
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30691,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
David Frank
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Assistant Professor
Email: djfrank02@ysu.edu
Office: 3301 Beeghly Hall
Office Phone: N/A
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
Within 2 days excluding weekends
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Frank
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Methods in Behavioral Research, 15th edition | Cozby, P. & Bates, S. | 1260718905 |
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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
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 1 | Why Do Research Basic of Research |
Perusall tutorial assignment ate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 1 Power of Suggestion video thought questions Annotate Power of Suggestion Video Respond to Chapter 1 Annotations |
| 7/6 | Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 13 Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 2 |
Literature reviews Statistics |
Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 13 Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 2 Annotate Stats Lecture Annotate stats interpretation practice video Reading Articles assignment with Quiz Finding articles assignment Interpreting p-values assignment Respond to Chapter 13 Annotations Respond to Chapter 2 Annotations |
| 7/13 | Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 3 Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 4 |
Ethics Fundamentals of Research |
Milgram video annotations Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 3 Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 4 Annotate Ethics after the study video CITI Training Watch examples for IVs and DVs Identifying IVs and DVs Assignment Respond to Chapter 3 Annotations Exam 1 |
| 7/20 | Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 5 Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 6 |
Measurement | Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 5 Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 6 Measurement assignment video Measurement assignment Respond to Chapter 5 Annotations Respond to Chapter 6 Annotations |
| 7/27 | Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 7 Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 8 |
Surveys Experiments |
Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 7 Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 8 Answer questions on confounds video (via annotations) Confounds assignment Respond to Chapter 7 Annotations Respond to Chapter 8 Annotations Exam 2 |
| 8/3 | Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 9 Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 10 |
Complex Experiments | Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 9 Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 10 Answer questions (via annotations) factorial designs and interactions video Answer questions (via annotations) in interactions practice video Factorial Designs Assignment Respond to Chapter 9 Annotations Respond to Chapter 10 Annotations |
| 8/10 | Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 12 | Correlations and bringing it all together | Annotate Methods in Behavioral Research Chapter 12 Mediation activity Power of Suggestion thought questions: Take 2 Respond to Chapter 12 Annotations Exam 3 |
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.