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MPS 656: Statistics For The Behavioral
Sciences
3 credits
Examine the use of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques in the analysis of data from psychological research studies. Emphasis is placed on the general linear model as a unifying principal. Topics include: coverage of descriptive statistics, basic concepts of inference, two group comparisons, analysis of variance, simple and multiple regressions.
Learning Goals
The primary learning objectives of the course are to:(1) Explain basic concepts of psychological statistics (e.g., population vs. sample).(2) Summarize numeric data by computing descriptive statistics (e.g., mean, variance) and by creating tables and graphs.(3) Compute various inferential statistics (e.g., t-score).(4) Test hypotheses applying probability theory.(5) Explain the differences among various statistical techniques and identify an appropriate technique for a given set of variables and research questions.(6) Interpret basic statistical results and distinguish between statistical significance and practical significance.(7) Evaluate the validity of conclusions presented in research reports.(8) Understand the utilization and interpretation of SPSS for Windows.
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Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
| Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences |
| 0502-656-001 |
V. Williams |
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Mon |
6:00 pm - 7:50 pm |
GC - SCB 321 |
3 |
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| 0502-656-002 |
A. Sanders |
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Online |
3 |
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Sections Offered: Spring 2024 |
| Statistics For The Behavioral Sciences |
| 0502-656-001 |
A. Sanders |
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Online |
3 |
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