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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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1, 2, 3

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Letters and science

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BAHAM M E
Melinda Baham
3.9
29 reviews
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PSY10A . Baham M E 2 Months Ago

Went to multiple office hours of hers, and she is the most understanding and caring professor I have had in a while. She really tries to get closer to her students, plus she knows this class is a pre-major requirement and is tedious at times but tries to get her students to engage as much as possible. Def recommend, just pay attention to deadlines!

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PSY10A . Baham M E 3 Months Ago

I took Dr. Baham's class for PSY10A and thought she did an amazing job given what the course is. While the research is fun, learning the vocabulary and structure is not, and the professor knows this. Still, she tells jokes, smiles with her audience, and answers questions as thoroughly as possible. Going to miss her for sure!

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PSY10A . Baham M E 6 Months Ago

Dr. Baham structured the class in a rigid and straightforward path that after the earlier PSY courses will make sense and allow for an enriching experience for research basics. She's ready to work with you and kind, I found she gave really helpful feedback throughout. The final paper will be a slog for those who wait, along with the 2nd exam.

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PSY10A . Baham M E 8 Months Ago

She was very sweet and made clear rubrics with examples for each assignment. Can get an A if you have a simple topic you care about and follow rubrics. Two midterms, just make a quizlet of the info from the slides, learn from that and you'll be fine, readings aren't needed. Final paper seemed hard but the sections prepare you well for writing it.

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PSY102 . Baham M E 8 Months Ago

Good class, very easy to do well. Weekly quizzes based on lecture and 3 reflection one-pagers that were super simple. Midterm and final had repeat questions and were very straightforward. Only thing is the lecture slides seemed like word for word from the textbook so kind of boring and she kind of reads off them. But material is really interesting

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PSY10B . Baham M E 8 Months Ago

I took Psy10A with Baham (course code wasn't an option) and I feel like I gained nothing from the lectures I attended. She seems sweet, but her lecture style is boring and repetitive, leaving you to have to teach yourself. Disappointing since research in psych is super interesting, but was rather mundane with her. The TAs carry the course.

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