Mathematics 290 - RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
Fall
2013
01
4.00
Katherine Halvorsen
MWF 01:10-02:30
Smith College
16772-F13
SAB-RD 301
khalvors@smith.edu
20021
Same as PSY 301.
A survey of statistical methods needed for scientific research, including planning data collection and data analyses that will provide evidence about a research hypothesis. The course can include coverage of analyses of variance, interactions, contrasts, multiple comparisons, multiple regression, factor analysis, causal inference for observational and randomized studies and graphical methods for displaying data. Special attention is given to analysis of data from student projects such as theses and special studies. Statistical software will be used for data analysis. Prerequisites: One of the following: PSY201/MTH 201, GOV 190, ECO 220, MTH 219, MTH 220 or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics examination or the equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20.
A survey of statistical methods needed for scientific research, including planning data collection and data analyses that will provide evidence about a research hypothesis. The course can include coverage of analyses of variance, interactions, contrasts, multiple comparisons, multiple regression, factor analysis, causal inference for observational and randomized studies and graphical methods for displaying data. Special attention is given to analysis of data from student projects such as theses and special studies. Statistical software will be used for data analysis. Prerequisites: One of the following: PSY201/MTH 201, GOV 190, ECO 220, MTH 219, MTH 220 or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics examination or the equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20.