Spring 2018 - PSYC 210 D900

Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology (4)

Class Number: 8767

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 22, 2018
    Sun, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
    Surrey

  • 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 provides students with an introduction to statistical techniques in the field of psychology. Successful completion of 
this course is required for students to declare as psychology majors with the department. Students will learn how to use a variety of data analytic techniques (e.g., measures of central tendency and dispersion, graphical representations, etc.) to 
organize and summarize data sets. This will involve an introduction to concepts such as measurement, sampling, and 
probability. Students will also be introduced to inferential statistics and hypothesis testing.

Grading

  • Mid-Term Exam: 30%
  • Term Paper/Project: 40%
  • Final Exam: 30%

NOTES:

There is no required textbook for this course. Course handouts will be distributed on CANVAS and readings will be accessible
through the PsycInfo Database. A basic hand-held calculator is required for this course.

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