PSY 1322 - OBSERVATIONAL METHODS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL SCIENCE LAB

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description Observing and quantifying the complexities of human behavior presents a number of significant challenges. Yet observational methods are one of the best ways (and sometimes the only way) to study the behavior of children who cannot perform complex tasks or provide verbal responses. This course focuses on the principles of quantitative, systematic observation of behavior and the rationale for selecting among the many options at all stages of observational measurement. Topics to be covered include: (a) principles for selecting elements in observational measurement systems (including selecting procedures or contexts, behavior sampling methods, designing coding systems), (b) training observers, (c) estimating agreement and reliability, and (d) validation of observational variables.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (PSY 0010 or 0012 or 0101 or 0200) and (PSY 0035 or 1031 or 0036 and 0037)

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