Evaluating Psychological Research—--Psychology 31:043
Spring 2008
Tues & Thurs, 10:55 am – 12:10 pm; 101 Biology Building East (BBE)
| Instructors: | Professor Klohnen |
| Office hours: | Tues 12:15 - 2:15 & Thurs 12:15-1:15 or by appointment |
| Office: | Seashore Hall (SSH) E122 |
| E-mail: | eva-klohnen@uiowa.edu |
| Phone: | 335-2101 |
| Teaching Assistants: | Lauren Hecht | Stephanie Packard |
| Office hours: | Tues & Thurs 9:30-10:45 or by Appt. | Wed 8:30-11:30am or by Appt. |
| Office: | E 305 SSH | E 310 SSH |
| E-mail: | lauren-hecht@uiowa.edu | stephanie-packard@uiowa.edu |
| Phone: | 335-1556 | 335-2472 |
Course Website: http://www.psychology.uiowa.edu/classes/31043/
Discussion Sections: Please note that all sections meet in 106 SSH
| Section A01 Mon: 10:30 -11:20 Steph | Section A04 Thu: 2:30 - 3:20 Lauren |
| Section A02 Mon: 11:30 -12:20 Steph | Section A05 Fri: 12:30 - 1:20 Steph |
| Section A03 Thur: 1:30 - 2:20 Lauren | Section A06 Fri: 1:30 - 2:20 Lauren |
Prerequisites:
The Psychology Department has a hierarchical course structure that requires students to complete certain prerequisites before taking upper level classes. The two (2) prerequisites for this course are:
• Introductory Psychology course (31:001)
• Introductory Statistics course (either 07P:025 or 22S:025 or equivalents).
• The instructor or department personnel will check student records to confirm completion of these required courses. Students who are registered for this course without meeting the prerequisite requirements will be administratively dropped from the course. If you have questions about having the proper prerequisites, please see Prof. Debra Johnson (Undergraduate Academic Advisor, E16 SSH, 335-0135).
Required Text:
Available at the University Bookstore at the IMU:
• M.R. Leary (2007). Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods (5th edition). Pearson/Allyn & Bacon.
Resources
Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Prof. Johnson (E16 SSH), Phone: 335-0135
Department of Psychology, Main Office (E11 SSH), Phone: 335-2406
Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies: Prof. Gupta; Phone: 335-2908
Writing Center: 335-0188; http://www.uiowa.edu/~writingc/ or Main Library in ITC; Sundays: 7-9 pm; 335-6049
-----------Group Project related Material------------
Helpful Hints for Finding Research Topics
Assignment 1 Help and Good Question Writing
Assignment 2 (Method) and Levels of Headings
Ethics--information to provide Participants
-----------Lecture and Textbook related Material------------
Dr. Rodefer Chap 9 OHs (parts in red are not on test)