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Peer reviewedSolomon, Paul R. – Teaching of Psychology, 1979
Contends that research methodology courses can be relevant to issues outside of psychology and describes a method which relates the course to consumer problems. Students use experimental methodology to test claims made in television commercials advertising deodorant, bathroom tissues, and soft drinks. (KC)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Course Descriptions, Educational Innovation, Higher Education
