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COURSE SYLLABUS: PY528 - Research and Evaluation

Course Title:	PY528 - Research and Evaluation
Department:	Social and Behavioral Sciences
Instructor:	Zummuna Davis PhD, Contact -- Vita

Welcome to PY528!

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate an understanding of research and evaluation. Students will understand the concept of different research methods, and the implications of completing research. Students will learn the different methods of using different research methods and understand why scientists, psychologists and other professionals conduct research. Students will also learn how to use the evaluation process to be empowering and helpful to clients.

Course Purpose

This course is designed for students who want to deepen their knowledge of research evaluation. This course will help students understand the concept of research and evaluation.

Required Texts    Online Bookstore

Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology, 2nd Edition
Philip C. Kendall (Editor), James N. Butcher (Editor), Grayson N. Holmbeck (Editor)
A publication of   www.wiley.com  not  he-cda.wiley.com

ISBN: 0471295094     ISBN-13: 9780471295099

Recommended Books    Online Bookstore

Clinical Psychology: Scientific and Professional Dimensions
Philip C. Kendall, Julian D. Norton-Ford
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-04350-8

Research Methods in Psychology: Science and Diversity
Andrea V. Spata
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-36912-7

Essentials of Psychological Testing
Susana Urbina
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-41978-5

Research In Psychology: Methods and Design, 4th Edition
C. James Goodwin
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-45008-5

Methods of Instructing

1. Reading assignments
2. Quiz
3. Midterm
4. Final Paper
5. Chat room discussion as requested

Grading

The course grading will be based on responses to weekly quizzes, a midterm exam, and a paper. The points will be distributed as follow.

800% Quiz Each quiz is worth 100 points!

100% Midterm Exam

100% Final Paper

1000% Possible points

Grading Scale

A = 90-100%

B = 80- 89%

C = 70- 79%

D = 60- 69%

F = 59 % and below

Course Schedule

Week One: Reading Chapter 1
Complete Quiz

Week Two: Reading Chapter 4
Complete Quiz

Week Three: Reading Chapter 7
Complete Quiz

Week Four: Reading Chapters 8, 9 & 10
Multiple Choice Midterm; please inform me when you are ready by email: Contact

Week Five: Reading Chapter 14
Complete Quiz

Week Six; Reading Chapter 19
Complete Quiz

Week Seven: Reading Chapter 20
Complete Quiz

Week Eight: Reading Chapter 21
Complete Quiz

Week nine: Reading Chapters 23 & 26
Complete Quiz

Week Ten: Final Paper only due at the end of week Ten, Please see link for project description.

NOTE! This course is an ten-week course. Students are able to work at their own pace. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to email me and I will contact you as soon as possible.