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Be specific: Did this course expand your ability to think independently and creatively about basic research methods in psychology, including design, data analysis, and interpretation?, cite specific examples? If so how, if not why and what could have been done better to assist you in learning this point?
Answer- This course has definitely increased my ability to think independently and creatively about research methods applied to psychology. It helped me gain more knowledge towards solutions of understanding ourselves and our world by connecting to the real world and real experiments. Throughout the course it helped me apply these basic research methods (design, data analysis, and interpretation) in order to obtain usable and useful information. …show more content…
I think on human behavior the best fit of research to obtain data is for humans to not know their behavior is being observed by a researcher (like in a case study) so they won't alter their behavior. Therefore, Surveying seems to be one of the easiest ways in my opinion. But Naturalistic observation is the main research method commonly used by psychologists.

Discuss in the forum what you found interesting or of personal value in your studies...and why!
Answer- I personally found everything in this course to be valuable since I am a psychology major. From fitting in variety of research methods and ways that are suitable for certain situations and unsuitable for others to sharing on forums, helping us have a better understanding of each other's thoughts and opinions.

Were you comfortable communicating in an online format? If so explain what worked and what was challenging, did you learn anything that will be of use to you with regard to communication in an online format that you will take away with

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