This advanced research methods course provides cadets with in-depth education in the principles and practices of scientific research in the behavioral sciences. Cadets will further develop their research skills and mastery of the scientific method, with a focus on designing, conducting, and interpreting complex research projects. Emphasis is placed on advanced research methodologies and data analysis techniques essential for evaluating evidence and solving real-world problems relevant to military leadership and operations. Through hands-on research experience, peer collaboration, and critical analysis of current literature, cadets develop the analytical and methodological expertise necessary to lead evidence-based initiatives that enhance unit effectiveness, inform military training, and advance our understanding of human performance in military contexts.
This course provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth of a topic area of interest and relevance to the study of psychology and its applications. In this course we continue the themes of PL361 (Research Methods I) and introduces cadets to more varied experimental and non-experimental designs and more complex statistical analyses. Groups of cadets will conduct a research project using an experimental method in an area of their choice. Cadets who complete this course will be competent consumers of behavioral sciences research and will be equipped to use the scientific method to investigate and solve many of the problems they will face as military leaders.
This seminar-based course focuses on the advanced study of topics in psychology. It provides cadets an opportunity for reading and analysis in depth in a topic area of interest and relevance to the study of psychology and its applications. The course employs a seminar approach in which cadets present their own analyses of the discussion topics to the group. By the end of this course, cadets will be able to conduct and evaluate research in the behavioral sciences. This course continues the themes of PL361 (Research Methods I) and introduces cadets to more varied experimental and non-experimental designs and more complex statistical analyses. Groups of cadets will conduct a research project using an experimental method in an area of their choice. Cadets who complete this course will be competent consumers of behavioral sciences research and will be equipped to use the scientific method to investigate and solve many of the problems they will face as military leaders.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Review and analysis of topic within psychology; topics will vary depending on instructor expertise and relevance to contemporary issues. Assignments (papers and oral presentations) will culminate to course paper summarizing research project investigating
