PSYC201

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PSYC201

Psychological Statistics PSYC201 SP

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times
1	30	0	Times: .T.T... 8:30AM-9:50AM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998 )

Photo Caption and Credits

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.
Welkowitz, Ewen, and Cohen, INTRODUCTORY STATISTICS FOR THE
SOCIAL SCIENCES (And accompanying study guide).

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

There will be three in-class exams and regular homework assignments. There will be regular, brief quizzes that will not contribute directly to the course grade but will help the student (a) identify areas needing further study and (b) prepare for the exams.

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

Section 01: Dohm, F; Times: .T.T... 8:30AM- 9:50AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

About the Photo:

"The effects of similarity on empathy Note that observing a similar other in pain produced greater arousal than did observing a non-similar other undergoing the same experience"

Reference:

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

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