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PSYCH 201-0 : Statistical Methods in Psychology

Description

An introduction to basic descriptive and inferential statistics commonly used in psychological research. Topics will include measures of central tendency and variability, z-scores, normal distribution, hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA, chi-square tests, and correlation.

Prerequisite: High school algebra and PSYCH 110 or equivalent. This course counts toward the Weinberg College formal studies distribution requirement.

Teaching Method: Lecture, in-class team problem sets.

Evaluation Method: Grades will be based on weekly quizzes, two exams, in-class team problem sets, individual problem sets, and a short paper.

Textbook: Glenberg, A. & Andrzejewski, M. (2008). Learning from Data: An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning (3rd Edition) Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. ISBN: 9780805849219