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Academic Year 2003/2004

Psychological Statistics
PSYC 201 SP

This course provides a general introduction to the use of statistics in psychological research. Both descriptive and inferential statistics will be examined in class and in the lab. Special attention will be given to the logic underlying the use of statistics in psychology and the interpretation of statistical analyses. In the lab students will learn to analyze data using a statistical package.

MAJOR READINGS

Gravetter & Wallnau, 2000, STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 5th ed., Wadsworth Publishing Co. (required)

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several in class exams, final exam, homework assignments, and lab assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Labs for this course will be scheduled during the first two class meetings. All labs will meet on Mondays.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1.5    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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