Fall 2017 - PSYC 210 D100

Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology (4)

Class Number: 4218

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 10, 2017
    Sun, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 201W and BC high school Math 12 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or BC high school Math 11 with a minimum grade of B- (2.67) or any level MATH or STAT course with a C- (1.67) or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Covers basic descriptive and inferential techniques most appropriately applied to the various forms of data from psychological research. Should be completed by majors and honours before the end of term 4. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course focuses on the quantitative exploration and assessment of data such as those gathered in psychological research studies.  Students learn how to perform statistical calculations but the emphasis is on understanding underlying concepts and approaching analysis using appropriate techniques.  Descriptive statistics, such as frequency distributions, means, medians, and variability can help one to understand and summarize the data collected. Inferential statistics, including hypothesis testing using the z test, Student’s t test, and ANOVA provide insight into whether experimental manipulations significantly affected the variables measured.  By the end of the course, students will have the ability to read and develop an basic understanding of the results of published research studies, and will be able to conduct their own descriptive and inferential analyses of simple datasets.

Grading

  • Assignments: 30%
  • Midterms (two exams, 20% each): 40%
  • Final Exam: 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Pagano, R. (2013).  Understanding Statistics in the Behavioral Sciences (10th Edition). Wadsworth/Nelson.

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