PSYCH 501

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Data Analysis in Psychological Research 1

PsychologyCollege of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Using and interpreting major quantitative methods in psychology; some commonly used computer methods.

When Taught

Fall

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

1
Prerequisite
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 06475-005

Other Prerequisites

or instructor's consent.

Note

Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Title

1. Demonstrate fluency with statistical language and core concepts

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate clear and confident use of statistical notation, formulae, and foundational concepts.

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2. Exercise sound judgment in selecting and interpreting statistical methods

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate responsible and ethical decision-making when choosing statistical methods and interpreting results

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3. Apply statistical reasoning to unfamiliar and meaningful problems

Learning Outcome

Students will extend statistical ideas to novel situations in ways that cultivate lifelong learning and prepare them to use quantitative reasoning in future scholarship, service, and civic contribution. (Lifelong Learning)