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Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - PSYC 301 D100

Intermediate Research Methods and Data Analysis (4)

Class Number: 3863

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Dr. M. Sigal
    msigal@sfu.ca
    Office: RCB 6155
    Office Hours: TBD

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 201 and 210 and a minimum CGPA of 2.67.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A continuation of PSYC 201 and 210. Provides extensions of the basic theory and methods of research design and data analysis. Includes discussions of the analysis of substantive problems, the choice of appropriate research designs, and special problems that arise in the analysis of psychological data. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

PSYC301 is a continuation of PSYC 201 and 210. Our goal is to demonstrate extensions of the basic theory and methods of research design and data analysis that you are familiar with. Includes discussions of the analysis of substantive problems, the choice of appropriate research designs, and special problems that arise in the analysis of psychological data. A focus in this particular course is on how to conduct and interpret statistical analyses via software. Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and 210 and a minimum CGPA of 2.67.

Grading

  • Participation: 10%
  • Writing Assignments: 25%
  • Mid-Term Exam: 30%
  • Final Exam: 35%

NOTES:

Topics:
Descriptive statistics; inferential statistics; computer programming; data visualization; hypothesis testing.

REQUIREMENTS:

PSYC 201 and 210 and a minimum CGPA of 2.67.

Lectures and tutorials will be held in-person.

**Tutorials start on first week of classes**

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Wickham, H. & Grolemund, G. (2023). R for Data Science (2nd Ed.). O’Reilly Media. Available online at: https://r4ds.hadley.nz/

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.