The official description of this course is: “Introduction to methods used in conducting research on human behavior. Experimental research is emphasized, but the course covers other methods and some statistics.” 

This course involves a lecture component and a lab component. 

During lectures, students will learn about the scientific methods as it is applied to behavioral research. This involves an overview of the research process as well as a review of the ways that this process changes depending on different research questions. Students will complete activities, assignments, and exams covering topics discussed during lectures.  

During labs, students will develop technical skills that can be applied across diverse research topics as well as developing in-depth knowledge related to only a specific topic. In groups, students will develop a research project on a topic of their choosing from start to finish. In addition, students will complete activities to reinforce knowledge and skills gained during lab.