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Veilleux, Jennifer C.; Chapman, Kate M. – Teaching of Psychology, 2017
Research methods and statistics are core courses in the undergraduate psychology major. To assess learning outcomes, it would be useful to have a measure that assesses research methods and statistical literacy beyond course grades. In two studies, we developed and provided initial validation results for a research methods and statistical knowledge…
Descriptors: Psychology, Item Response Theory, Computer Software, Research Methodology
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Morse, Brendan J. – Teaching of Psychology, 2013
Incorporating realistic data and research examples into quantitative (e.g., statistics and research methods) courses has been widely recommended for enhancing student engagement and comprehension. One way to achieve these ends is to use a data generator to emulate the data in published research articles. "MorseGen" is a free data generator that…
Descriptors: Statistics, Data, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Software
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Hamilton, Maryellen; Geraci, Lisa – Teaching of Psychology, 2004
This article provides suggestions for developing a laboratory-based research methods course using computers. We describe important considerations for creating this type of course including selecting software, choosing experiments, and teaching students with different levels of computer skill. We also include 3 model projects that required…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Methods Courses, Computer Literacy, Research Methodology
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Goolkasian, Paula – Teaching of Psychology, 1985
Hardware and software requirements for setting up a microcomputer-based laboratory for an undergraduate psychology course in research methodology are discussed. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
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Langston, William – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Argues that psycholinguistics relies on a number of methodologies that bear little relation to actual language comprehension. Maintains that computer software illustrating classic experiments in psycholinguistics can introduce students to these techniques. The software examines experiments concerning reaction time, reading time, and recognition.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology