Method and Theory in Psychology

Professor Whitlow

Fall 2000

830:225, TuTh 3:00-4:20, Fine Arts 110

blank10.gif (821 bytes)dashed-line-sh.gif (926 bytes)

blank10.gif (821 bytes)tbutton.gif (874 bytes)tbutton.gif (874 bytes)tbutton.gif (874 bytes)tbutton.gif (874 bytes)tbutton.gif (874 bytes)tbutton.gif (874 bytes)

Home bullet-blk-sm.gif (830 bytes) Method and Theory in Psychology is designed to teach you how to use scientific methods and theorizing as tools for understanding psychological processes. You will learn to think critically about psychological issues and you will learn how to evaluate empirical research in psychology. You will also learn how to read the psychological literature and how to write a research review.

Method and Theory is one of the 4 courses required for majors in psychology. The Department has made the course a requirement because it believes that the methods of scientific psychology are an important part of the education of undergraduate psychology majors. These methods are powerful tools for understanding the world around us. They are also part of the fabric of modern Western culture. Knowing about research methods has practical benefits, as well, because some of our students have obtained jobs precisely because they knew how to understand and use research methods.
Requirements
Outline/Notes
Readings/Links
Exams
Grades
Policies
Whitlow Home Page