Introduction to Research Methods
Psychology · 3 hrs Lecture | 3 hrs Lab
Offered: Winter and Spring, Every Year
PSYC-2102 prerequisites
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Taking PSYC-2102 is a prerequisite for 18 courses directly, and opens 22 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- CJ-3470Forensic Psychology
- CJ-4116Program and Policy Evaluation
- CJ-4800Research Field Practicum
- PSYC-3470Forensic Psychology
- PSYC-3700Psychological Disorders in Adults
- PSYC-3790Applied Psychology
- PSYC-3930Health Psychology
- PSYC-4025Topics in Psychology
- PSYC-4030Psychological Issues in Historical Perspective
- PSYC-4100Intermediate Research Design and Data Analysis
- PSYC-4240Social Development
- PSYC-4250Cognitive Development
- and 6 more.
Where PSYC-2102 counts
Required by 6 programs:
Counts toward 11 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- BIOL 4-YEAR BSc IN BIOLOGY
- BIOL HONOURS BSc IN BIOLOGY
- CJ 3-YEAR BA IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- CJ 4 YEAR BA IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- CJ HONOURS BA IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- CRS 3-YEAR BA IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES
- CRS 4-YEAR BA IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES
- DEV 3-YEAR BA IN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (STREAM A: INDIVIDUAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT)
- DEV 3-YEAR BA IN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (STREAM B: COMPARATIVE BIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT)
- HR 3-YEAR BA IN HUMAN RIGHTS
- HR 4-YEAR BA IN HUMAN RIGHTS
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This lab course introduces basic research designs. Topics include observation and measurement, reliability and validity, balanced coverage of experimental and non-experimental design strategies, control of extraneous variables, generalizability, and research communication. The lab component provides an opportunity to apply knowledge to research experiences that sample from representative areas of psychology. This course is required for Majors and Honours students in Psychology.
Requisite courses
PSYC-2101(3), or STAT-1302(3), or STAT-2001(3), or the former STAT-1201(6), or the former STAT-1601(3) [prerequisite(s)] [prerequisite(s)]; PSYC-2102L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and PSYC-2100.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.