SPSY 6908 - Research Design and Statistics for School Psychology
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30421,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Jeffrey Coldren
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., Child Development and Developmental Psychology, University of Kansas
MA, Human Development, University of Kansas
BA, Psychology, Albright College
Professor
Email: jtcoldren@ysu.edu
Office: 4106 Beeghly Hall
Office Phone: 3309413264
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
I will repond to emails within 48 business hours
How to Refer to me:
Prof, Dr.
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Research Methods of School Psychology: Critical Skills (linked to Persusall). | Ryan Kettler (2019) |
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
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 6/29 | Ch. 1 | School Psychology and the Scientific Method | |
| Wed | 7/1 | Chs. 2 and 10 | Asking Questions, Finding, and Evaluating Research | |
| Mon | 7/6 | Chs. 3 and 4 | Measuring Behavior | |
| Wed | 7/8 | Behavior Onservation Methods | ||
| Mon | 7/13 | Chs. 5, 6, and 8 | Research Designs | |
| Wed | 7/15 | Chs. 5, 6, and 8 | Research Designs | |
| Mon | 7/20 | Ch. 7 | Questionnaire and Surveys | |
| Wed | 7/22 | Ch. 9 | Essentials of Statistics | |
| Mon | 7/27 | Ch. 9 | Making Decisions | |
| Wed | 7/29 | Ch. 9 | Making Decisions | |
| Mon | 8/3 | Ch. 9 | Building Models and Making Predictions | |
| Wed | 8/5 | Ch. 9 | Building Models and Making Predictions | |
| Mon | 8/10 | open | open | |
| Wed | 8/12 | Presentations |
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.