Survey of research methods in developmental psychology including problems in the study of age differences, issues of reliability and validity, and interpretations of causality. Students will gather data involving children using observational or interview methods.

Prerequisite(s): Psychology 2800E, Psychology 2810, and one of Psychology 2040A/B or Psychology 2410A/B, plus registration in third or fourth year Honours Specialization in Psychology or Honours Specialization in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience. Third or fourth year Psychology Majors and Psychology Special Students who receive 70% or higher in Psychology 2820E (or 60% or higher in Psychology 2800E and Psychology 2810), plus 60% or higher in one of Psychology 2040A/B or Psychology 2410A/B also may enrol in this course.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.