PSYCH 2220: Data Analysis in Psychology
Discussion of statistical analysis of psychological data - random samples, graphical and numerical techniques of descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, probability, sampling distribution, and hypothesis testing.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H, and Stat 1450, Math 1130, 1148, 1149, 1150, or 1151, or equiv, or Math Placement Level M or higher; or permission of instructor.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H, and Stat 1450, Math 1130, 1148, 1149, 1150, or 1151, or equiv, or Math Placement Level M or higher; or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours
3
Sample Topics:
- Introduction and Overview
- Frequency Distributions
- Central Tendency
- Variability
- z-Scores
- Probability
- Probability and Samples
- Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
- Introduction to the t Statistic
- t Test for 2 Independent Samples
- t Test for 2 Related Samples
- Correlation
- Introduction to Regression
Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:
Knowledge Base in Psychology
- Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate psychology information literacy
- Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving
- Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research
Communication
- Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
Professional Development
- Apply psychological content & skills to career goals
- Exhibit self-efficacy & self-regulation
- Refine project-management skills