Psychological Research Methods & Data Analysis  

This specialization will build your research skills while helping you make sense of complex data. You’ll learn the empirical fundamentals needed to analyze data and psychometrics, using these interpretations to drive new innovations in research.

This specialization also provides a strong foundation for future graduate studies, including Trent’s competitive M.Sc. in Psychology.

Courses

Students who have fulfilled the requirements for an Honours degree in Psychology may graduate with a Specialization in Psychological Research Methods and Data Analysis if they have successfully completed the following 4.0 credits:

• 2.0 PSYC credits consisting of:
  • PSYC 2018H: Critical Thinking and Research Methods in Psychology (Sc) 
  • PSYC 2019H: Basic Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology (Sc) 
  • PSYC 3016H: Advanced Statistics and Research Design in Psychology (Sc) 
  • PSYC 3017H: Applied Data Analysis for Psychological Research (Sc)
• 1.0 PSYC credit from:
  • PSYC-HEAL-NURS 3755H: Program Evaluation in Health and Health Care Evaluations
  • PSYC 4110H: Psychometrics
  • PSYC-SOCI 4120H: Qualitative Research and Analysis
  • PSYC 4850H: Applied Psychological Research Placement in Aging
• 1.0 PSYC credit from reading courses:
  • PSYC 3900Y, 3901H, or 3902H: Reading Course
  • PSYC 4900Y, 4901H, or 4902H: Reading Course
• Or research practicum courses that focus on research methods and data analysis in psychology or psychometrics:
  • PSYC 3801H: Research Practicum 1
  • PSYC 3802H: Research Practicum 2
  • PSYC 4801H: Research Practicum 1
  • PSYC 4802H: Research Practicum 2
  • PSYC 4010Y/4020D: Thesis Courses