Research III: Laboratory

An advanced course, capping the sequence that began with 47.269 and continued with 47.369, in which students will design and carry out one or more empirical research projects from start to finish, resulting in a complete research report using APA style and in an oral poster session presentation. The range of possible research topics will vary, reflecting the interests of the instructor. Students will perform literature reviews; formulate a research question; operationalize variables; develop research designs; obtain ethical review and approval; and collect and analyze data.