Psychology 301 - RESEARCH DESIGN & ANALYSIS
Fall
2013
01
4.00
Katherine Halvorsen
MWF 01:10-02:30
Smith College
20021-F13
SAB-RD 301
khalvors@smith.edu
16772
Same as MTH 290.
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, fact or 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. SPSS Statistical software will be used for data analysis. Prerequisites: One of the following: PSY 201/MTH 201, GOV 190, MTH 219, MTH 220 or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics examination or the equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20 and priority to psychology majors.
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, fact or 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. SPSS Statistical software will be used for data analysis. Prerequisites: One of the following: PSY 201/MTH 201, GOV 190, MTH 219, MTH 220 or a score of 4 or 5 on the AP Statistics examination or the equivalent. Enrollment limited to 20 and priority to psychology majors.