PSYC 200 - Statistics and Experimental Design

Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
1 unit(s)

An overview of principles of statistical analysis and research design applicable to psychology and related fields. Topics include descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, concepts of reliability and validity, and basic concepts of sampling and probability theory. Students learn when and how to apply such statistical procedures as chi-square, z-tests, t-tests, Pearson product-moment correlations, regression analysis, and analysis of variance. The goal of the course is to develop a basic understanding of research design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, and the appropriate use of statistical software for performing complex analyses. Janet Andrews.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 105 or its equivalent, COGS 100 or NEUR 105.

Two 75-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS