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Psychology Statistics

General

Prefix

PSY

Course Number

201

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Psychology

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Descriptive and inferential statistics. Sampling procedures, data analysis, probability, estimation, statistical decision making. Parametric and non-parametric approaches.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Select and use appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and variability, z-scores and the normal distribution, t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation, and chi-square.

Outcome

Interpret statistical results correctly.

Outcome

Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of various statistics/analyses.

Outcome

Choose the appropriate statistic for various experimental designs.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Interpreting statistical results as used in the field of psychology. 20% Strengths and weaknesses of various statistical analyses. 7.5% Choosing appropriate statistics for certain experimental designs. 5% Methods for displaying data, central tendency, and variability. 12.5% Hypothesis testing procedures. 10% t-tests (single-sample, independent-measures, repeated-measures). 12.5% Analysis of variance (between, within, factorial). 12.5% Correlation and regression. 12.5% Chi-Square and non-parametric options. 7.5%

Dependencies

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PSY201 is a prerequisite for:

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