[Fall 2020 Developmental Psychology PhD]

Any news from U of Chicago??

[For interview: research methods and measures?]

Hi everyone,

While I was preparing for my upcoming on-site interview, I was wondering if we are expected to know how to design an experiment or research project with exact measures and research methods we want to use. I've been realizing that I am pretty weak in that part, although I have plenty of good research questions and ideas. As a person with just an undergraduate degree, I feel like I am not yet capable of designing a whole experiment with an original research method. I do have a number of past research experiences, but they were all part of my coursework or lab assistance where basic framework of research methods and measures were pretty much already there. So it's really challenging for me if someone asks what research methods I would use for any of my research questions. Would that mean I'm not yet ready for the Ph.D.?  Once during my preliminary interview, my POI asked me this question, and I couldn't answer properly with details (although I got an invitation to interview weekend anyway). It would be really helpful if anyone could share their opinion or experiences! 

By the way, I'm a developmental psychology applicant! 

[Fall 2020 Developmental Psychology PhD]

2 minutes ago, joy66888 said:

Can the person who posted the interview invitation from NYU developmental psychology program send the initial of your POI? Thanks!

Me too if you don’t mind 

[Fall 2020 Developmental Psychology PhD]

23 minutes ago, ResilientDreams said:

Current Cornell student. Invites have not been extended yet and they are going really slowly. 

I really hope to hear back this week.... 

[Fall 2020 Developmental Psychology PhD]

Any news from Cornell (human dev), UMD college park (human dev), U of Chicago, U of Wis-Mad, or NYU Steinhardt??? 

Haven’t seen any interview uploads from these programs....