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PSYC274
Computers and Data Analysis
PSYC274 FA
Crosslistings: NS&B274
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 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 05:01:03 EST 1998
)
This course will use computers to analyze behavioral and
biological data. Students will use computer programs for
spreadsheets, statistics, electrophysiology, behavioral
analysis, kinematics, and graphics. They will learn to
write simple BASIC programs for customized data analyses.
We will use data from various sources including ongoing
research in psychology and neuroscience laboratories at
Wesleyan. The course will be organized around projects which
analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and generate
presentation graphics.
MAJOR READINGS
GB-Stat Reference manual
Running Excel
Reserved readings on basic concepts in statistics and
numerical analysis.
Reserved readings from research literature illustrating
types of analyses.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Approximately ten short
reports including results of analysis, illustrations, and
written conclusions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
PSYC majors:
PSYC201/214. Other life science students: any college math
background.
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: Discussion Laboratory Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PSYC
Prerequisites:
PSYC201 and PSYC214 or MATH117 or MATH121 or MATH132
- Section 01
- Sinnamon, H
- Times: .T.T... 8:30AM- 9:50AM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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