PSY 209 - Methods in Decision Science

An introduction to the scientific study of judgment and decision-making (JDM) to explore how people make decisions and the limits of human rationality. Students will read interdisciplinary primary literature on JDM and learn how to design experiments and collect/analyze data to test hypotheses about human decision-making.

Unit(s): 0.25
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group III, Distribution Group III-Data Collection and Analysis
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101 (may be taken concurrently)
Instructional Method: Conference-laboratory
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Notes: Registration priority is given to intended/declared psychology or neuroscience majors.
Not offered: 2026-27
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Use and evaluate quantitative data or modeling, or use logical/mathematical reasoning to evaluate, test or prove statements.
Given a problem or question, formulate a hypothesis or conjecture, and design an experiment, collect data, or use mathematical reasoning to test or validate it.
Collect, interpret, and analyze data.