PSYC 18: Introduction to Research Methods
San Jose State University
Psychological research methods and design (experimental, quasi-experimental [correlational], and descriptive investigations) covering observation, instrumentation, and the collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of research data as illustrated through a review of original research in a variety of the subdisciplines of psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 001, and STAT 95.
Average GPA: 3.35
Grade distribution records: 1,719 students across 14 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 362 | 21.1% |
| A | 496 | 28.9% |
| A- | 166 | 9.7% |
| B+ | 124 | 7.2% |
| B | 229 | 13.3% |
| B- | 64 | 3.7% |
| C+ | 63 | 3.7% |
| C | 107 | 6.2% |
| C- | 24 | 1.4% |
| D+ | 14 | 0.8% |
| D | 24 | 1.4% |
| D- | 9 | 0.5% |
| F | 37 | 2.2% |
Based on 1,719 student grade records across 14 terms and 10 professors.
Instructors
- Cary Feria 447 students, Average GPA 2.80
- My Ngoc T Nguyen 437 students, Average GPA 3.80
- Neelam Rattan 230 students, Average GPA 3.57
- David Schuster 200 students, Average GPA 3.23
- Christina Y Tzeng 122 students, Average GPA 3.44
- Sandra Trafalis 85 students, Average GPA 3.90
- Desiree Anne Ryan 77 students, Average GPA 3.32
- Christine Ma 58 students, Average GPA 3.25
- Trevor W Basil 36 students, Average GPA 2.69
- Lesther Anthony Papa 27 students, Average GPA 3.19