PSYC201

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PSYC201

Psychological Statistics PSYC201 SP

Next Offered in 9798 SP

This course provides a general introduction to the use of statistics in psychological research. Topics will include descriptive statistics (such as the mean and standard deviation), probability, and inferential statistics (such as the t-test and analysis of variance). Special attention will be given to the underlying concepts and possible uses of statistical analysis (e.g., experimental design).

MAJOR READINGS

Gravetter & Wallrau, STATISTICS FOR THE
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

There will be three in-class exams, and regular homework assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course must be taken concurrently with PSYC214. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PSYC

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

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Reference:

Gergen, Kenneth J.; Gergen, Mary M., SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, New York: Springer Verlag, 1986.

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