PSYC 217 Statistical Methods*
This course emphasizes understanding and application of statistical methods common in psychological science (e.g., central tendency, dispersion, z-scores, t-tests, correlation, ANOVA, chi-square, etc.). Students will learn to calculate statistics by hand and by using SPSS. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and MATH 143.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
PSYC 217Statistical Methods*
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I. General Information
Department
Social Science
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course emphasizes understanding and application of statistical methods common in psychological science (e.g., central tendency, dispersion, z-scores, t-tests, correlation, ANOVA, chi-square, etc.). Students will learn to calculate statistics by hand and by using SPSS. Prerequisites: PSYC 101 and MATH 143.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Calculate each statistic (in Course Content below) by hand,
- Calculate each statistic (in Course Content below) by computer (viz., SPSS), and
- Interpret each statistical conclusion.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Variance, Semi-Interquartile Range, Percentile
Pearson r, Spearman r, Coefficient of Determination, Standard Error of the Estimate
t-Test of Independent Samples, t-Test of Repeated Measures, Confidence Intervals, Standard Error of the Difference
One-Way ANOVA, Eta Squared
Two-Way ANOVA
Chi-Square, Phi Coefficient
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
For each of the statistics in Course Content (above), assessments that begin with raw data and result in the calculated statistic using hand calculations
For a majority of the statistics in Course Content (above), assessments that begin with raw data and result in the calculated statistic using SPSS
Accompanying Mandatory Assignments 1 and 2, questions that elicit interpretation of said statistics in light of methodology and/or social implications
Required Text
Salkind, . (2014) Statistics for People who (Think They) Hate Statistics (5th ed.) (ISBN: 978-1-4522-7771-4)
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
For each of the statistics in Course Content (above), assessments that begin with raw data and result in the calculated statistic using hand calculations
For a majority of the statistics in Course Content (above), assessments that begin with raw data and result in the calculated statistic using SPSS
Accompanying Mandatory Assignments 1 and 2, questions that elicit interpretation of said statistics in light of methodology and/or social implications