Introduction to the methodology and practice of scientific psychology so that students can critically evaluate research claims. Examines the multiple steps of the research process, including developing a testable hypothesis, operationalizing the hypothesis into independent and dependent variables, adopting an appropriate methodology for the research question (e.g., survey, experiment, observation), and analyzing and interpreting data, as well as considering the ethical context of research.

Prerequisites: Psychology 1 with a minimum grade of C-; Psychology 5, PSTAT 5A, PSTAT 5LS, or COMM 87 with a minimum grade of C-; Math 3A, Math 34A, or Math 2A with a minimum grade of C-; Chem 1A-B or 2A-B; Students are required to be subjects in low-risk psychological experiments or completion of a short paper.

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Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

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Vanessa Woods
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PSY10A . Woods V E 8 Months Ago

Dr. Woods is so helpful & passionate. Very accessible, I recommend going to OH. There's a lot of busy work & attendance is mandatory but it's not hard and it comes together in the end. 2 indiv. online + group in-person midterms but they're easy. Final research paper that you get a lot of guidance on and the rest of the grade is from lab/section.

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PSY10A . Woods V E 8 Months Ago

Professor Woods was an excellent teacher!! enthusiastic about the content and explains things well. learned so much and have a great understanding of the course material that I will retain for a long time. She really teaches to think critically, and to use and apply knowledge... not just to memorize one day and throw out the next.

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PSY10A . Woods V E 10 Months Ago

I took Prof. Woods for both Psy 10A and 120L, and I recommend avoiding taking classes with her. She assigns way too much busy work each week. The only good thing about her class is that exams are take-home. Attendance is mandatory, but her lectures are a complete waste of time in my opinion. She's also very passive aggressive.

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PSY10A . Woods V E 1 Year, 6 Months Ago

I had Woods for 10A and I loved her. The class focuses on writing a research proposal, and there is a clear and well organized system that slowly sets you up to writing it. Woods really knows what she is talking about, and is available and ready for questions. She can come off a bit intense, but she is very nice and willing to help.

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PSY10A . Woods V E 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

I found Dr. Woods engaging and caring. Tests were fair, lots of different things go into the grade so plenty of ways to get points. Research paper is daunting but follow guidelines and start early. Dr. Woods was super helpful one on one and made herself extra available when the TAs struck. Overall loved this class!

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10A . Woods V E 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

I spent a lot of time on the proposal and followed the A examples to a T. However, I still only received an A- on the paper. All the prep and busy work didn't help me do any better on the proposal, as I had changed all my details by the final paper anyways. Lectures were long and she took a long time to explain simple concepts. Hardish tests

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