Self-Reported Research Skills Changes and Course Outcomes in a Senior Research Psychology Course

Terry F. Pettijohn II^1, , Paige D. Naylor¹ and Joan F. Piroch¹

¹Department of Psychology, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina, USA

Cite this paper:
Terry F. Pettijohn II, Paige D. Naylor and Joan F. Piroch. Self-Reported Research Skills Changes and Course Outcomes in a Senior Research Psychology Course. American Journal of Educational Research. 2013; 1(3):104-106. doi: 10.12691/education-1-3-7

Abstract

Psychology students (N = 71) completed a research skills assessment test before and after completion of a semester long senior research methods course. The researchers hypothesized increases in all dimensions of research skills upon completion of the course. As predicted, student ratings for each of the 14 research skills measured increased. Reported course effort, enjoyment, and knowledge gained correlated positively with increased research skills. Implications for assessment are discussed.

Keywords:
college student attitudes assessment research skills

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