PSYC 51A: StatisticsInstructor: Xiaodong Liu Prerequisites: PSYC 10a or the permission of the instructor. Course Description: PSYC 51A is an introductory statistics course that does not assume prior knowledge of statistics or any software (computing platform), but it does assume the knowledge of basic high school algebra. Basic statistical concepts will be presented in a way that emphasizes practical knowledge, with some theoretical background. The focus will be on statistics as applied in psychology and other behavioral sciences. Psychology and other sciences rely heavily on the use of statistics in empirical research. Understanding statistics has additional practical benefits, as it helps us build a critical and less biased approach to consuming information in our daily lives. R and Rstudio will be the main computing platform in this summer course. Session: Session I Day: T, W, Th Time: 8:30am - 11:00am Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: Remote Learning Course for Summer 2025 Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: DL, QR, SS Enrollment Limit: 10 (this course has weekly homework/project/test, with the course done in 5-weeks window) Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course Course Tuition: $3,700 Course Fees: None Open to High School Students: No |
