A survey of the basic elements of psychological research, including the scientific method, measurement, data analysis and interpretation. The course will cover the logic of scientific inquiry, basic measurement concepts, the application of descriptive and inferential statistics, and hypothesis testing. Related statistical concepts will include t-tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and effect-size statistics. Students will learn to read and interpret psychological research literature, and prepare to do original research. Offered Fall and Spring.