PSYC 51A-2: StatisticsInstructor: Sonja Krstic Prerequisites: PSYC 10a or the permission of the instructor. This course normally should be completed by the end of the sophomore year. Course Description: Learning Goals:</br>PSYC 51A is an introductory statistics course that does not assume prior knowledge of statistics, but it does assume the knowledge of basic high school algebra. Basic statistic 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. We use statistics to collect, analyze and interpret data in order to understand the complex world around us. 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 critical and less biased approach to consuming information in our daily lives.</br></br>In this course we will cover the essentials of statistics in behavioral sciences, including the basics of measurement, measures of central tendency and variability, probability and sampling, hypothesis testing, t-tests, ANOVA, and chi-square tests.</br></br>Course Objectives:</br>• To understand why and when you need statistics</br>• To learn to evaluate appropriateness and validity of statistics in research reports</br>• To learn to select correct statistics for proposed studies (in Research Methods course and beyond)</br>• To learn how to use SPSS (statistical software)</br> Session: Session I Day: M, T, W, Th Time: 9:10am - 11:20am Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: Remote Learning Course for Summer 2024 Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: DL, QR, SS Enrollment Limit: 10 students Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course Course Tuition: $3,700 Course Fees: None Open to High School Students: No |
