Quantitative Research Methods

This graduate course introduces basic research methodology and experimental design used in psychological science. Covers methods of empirical research, particularly applicable to clinical and counseling situations, primary emphasis on interpretation, evaluation and application of published research in professional settings. Topics include the use of human participants in research, reliability and validity, observational methods, and survey and longitudinal designs. Students will be able to distinguish research designs that permit causal inferences from those that do not, evaluate the appropriateness of conclusions derived from psychological research as well as communicate strengths and limitations of various research designs.