Anybody got some adivce??? Doing Research Methods in Psychology

[blazingguns]

Has anybody got some resources or info about the Exesior test Research methods in Psychology. I could use all the help I can get. Anything that has to do with Math, Sociology, Psychology, or philosophy doesn't come to me very easily. Thanks.

[Basket Weaver]

I used just the IC cards and blew it away; I'm not a brainiac when it comes to this subject either. There is no math involved, just know the processes, terms, and have the cards memorized and you'll be fine. I was really sweating this one but it wasn't that bad. In fact, I'm glad I took it because it really prepped me well for the class (Research Methods) I'm taking now for my Masters; it is pretty much the same info that was in the cards. Another good thing about this course is that it will prep you for the rest of the ECE Psych tests, should you need to take them. Study hard and you'll be good to go....Good Luck! Lee

P.S. Please check out the Specific Exam Feedback Section as well, good info there!

[jason]

I'll be tackling this one in the next week or so. Been using IC and an ECE (well, Regents) Research Methods study guide. I'll be sure to update on how it goes.

-jason

[jason]

Alright, I'm scheduled to take this one on Friday, October 5th at 1pm Kuwait time. It's apparently paper-based, which I'm not exactly thrilled about. Additionally, it will likely be several weeks before I receive my results, as the scoring is not done on the installation.

I'll be sure to post on how well IC prepared me for the test. Based on prior feedback I think I'll be alright.

[blazingguns]

Okay. Thanks for the info. Hope you do well on the test.

[jason]

So I took the test earlier today. I think I did reasonably well... at least a 'B'.

The mistake I initially made was simply memorizing the answers to the questions on IC. Luckily I read the 'Specific Exam Feedback' section a few weeks ago and took the advice someone gave regarding understanding the concepts behind all of the information. You really need to have a good grasp of the various types of research designs, as the latter half of the exam has a lot of questions that require you to identify them. Memorizing the answers on IC should help you get 50% of the questions correct, but your critical thinking skills will be required for that other 50%.

As mentioned in my other post, I also had a Rudman's guide on hand, however I ended up not using it. After the test I went back and looked it over, and to my surprise a number of questions in it seem to be lifted verbatim from the actual test! Focus on the first half of the book the most, as the stuff in the back seems to be outdated and used far less. The test is certainly passable with IC alone, but the Rudmans is an excellent supplement.

My recommendation: study the IC for Research Methods for a few weeks. Focus not on memorizing every answer, but actually understanding just what the heck they are talking about. Pay special attention to the 'Basic Concepts of Experimental Research' and 'Experimental Research Designs' area. Get your hands on a Rudman's if possible, and study the first third of the book. Doing both of these things will basically guarantee you a passing grade.

Best of luck with it.