Syllabus PSY315 CDG version
Syllabus
College of Social Sciences
PSY/315 Version 2
Statistical Reasoning in Psychology
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Course Description
This is an introductory course in applied statistics, with particular emphasis in psychology. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are included. In addition, this course provides the basic statistical background and understanding needed.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Aron, A., Aron, E. N., & Coups, E. (2009). Statistics for psychology (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Research Design and Statistical Terminologies
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Define research and the scientific method.
1.2 Compare and contrast primary and secondary data.
1.3 Determine appropriate measures based on an operational definition for research tools.
1.4 Select appropriate data collection methods to investigate psychological research problems.
1.5 Examine the differences between descriptive and inferential statistics and their use in the social sciences.
Readings
Read Ch.1 of Statistics for Psychology.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings..
Participation
Participate in class discussion.
4 times per week
1
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Week 1, day 3 & 5
2
College of Social Sciences
PSY/315 Version 2
Statistical Reasoning in Psychology
Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
This is an introductory course in applied statistics, with particular emphasis in psychology. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are included. In addition, this course provides the basic statistical background and understanding needed.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Aron, A., Aron, E. N., & Coups, E. (2009). Statistics for psychology (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Research Design and Statistical Terminologies
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Define research and the scientific method.
1.2 Compare and contrast primary and secondary data.
1.3 Determine appropriate measures based on an operational definition for research tools.
1.4 Select appropriate data collection methods to investigate psychological research problems.
1.5 Examine the differences between descriptive and inferential statistics and their use in the social sciences.
Readings
Read Ch.1 of Statistics for Psychology.
Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings..
Participation
Participate in class discussion.
4 times per week
1
Discussion Questions
Respond to weekly discussion questions.
Week 1, day 3 & 5
2