PSY 630: Research Methods and Design at School of Professional Studies
3 credits · Fall 2026
Research Methods and Design (PSY 630) at School of Professional Studies has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
The professor is: Allison Pulizzi.
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About this course
This course offers an in-depth exploration of research design and methodology within the discipline of psychology. The course will cover quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. The course introduces the major concepts, issues and techniques of social science research, including the epistemological and ontological principles behind the different methods employed. Students will learn to construct research questions, develop hypotheses, and design empirical studies. Emphasis is placed on issues of validity (including ecological validity), reliability, sampling, and ethical integrity. Through critical analyses of published studies and the development of a research proposal, students will strengthen their methodological reasoning and preparation for the capstone sequence.
Professors for PSY 630 at School of Professional Studies, Fall 2026
- Allison PulizziChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutallimited data?
2 sections · 2 open · ★ 1.8 (6) · difficulty 4.3/5 · 0% would take again
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PSY 630 sections, times and seats
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Questions about PSY 630 at School of Professional Studies
- Who teaches PSY 630 at School of Professional Studies in Fall 2026?
- Allison Pulizzi is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PSY 630 at School of Professional Studies hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 4.3 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
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