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PS 300: Research Methods I

Course exam catalog and study material archive for Research Methods I at Purdue University Global (Purdue Global). Request verified past exam papers and study resources directly through our student community.

Resources 9

Types Midterms, Finals, Quizzes

Years 2021 – 2024

University Purdue University Global (Purdue Global)

Course Description

Introduces scientific research methodologies and experimental design in behavioral science. Covers formulating hypotheses, experimental versus non-experimental designs, variable operationalization, internal and external validity, ethical guidelines in human research (IRB protocols), and APA research reporting.

This archive catalogs 9 free educational resources and past exams for PS 300 (Research Methods I) at Purdue University Global (Purdue Global), containing 4 midterm papers, 4 final examinations, and 1 quiz. Dated documents represent 4 distinct academic years between 2021 and 2024.

Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives

Experimental design in psychology: independent, dependent, and confounding variables control in PS 300
Internal and external validity threats: history, maturation, selection bias, demand characteristics, and Hawthorne effect for Research Methods I
Non-experimental research methods: correlational designs, naturalistic observations, archival research, and surveys in PS 300
Ethics in behavioral research: Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, informed consent, debriefing, and APA formatting at Purdue Global

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Assessment Inventory for PS 300 (9 Documents)

Assessment inventory for PS 300 at Purdue University Global (Purdue Global)
Document	Format	Year	Access
Midterm (Exam 1) 2024	Midterm	2024	Illustrative Archive
Final Exam 2024	Final	2024	Illustrative Archive
Midterm (Exam 1) 2023	Midterm	2023	Illustrative Archive
Final Exam 2023	Final	2023	Illustrative Archive
Midterm (Exam 1) 2022	Midterm	2022	Illustrative Archive
Final Exam 2022	Final	2022	Illustrative Archive
Midterm (Exam 1) 2021	Midterm	2021	Illustrative Archive
Final Exam 2021	Final	2021	Illustrative Archive
Assessment Quiz 1	Quiz	—	Illustrative Archive
Complete inventory of all 9 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which assessment formats are cataloged in this PS 300 archive?

This collection for PS 300 at Purdue University Global (Purdue Global) catalogs 9 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Quizzes. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.

What academic years are covered in this PS 300 collection?

Dated materials in this archive span from 2021 to 2024, representing 4 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.

How can students access these free PS 300 past exams?

All cataloged PS 300 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the Purdue University Global (Purdue Global) course syllabus.

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