Description:

Survey of statistics, including central tendency, variability and inference, and scientific methodology used in psychological research.

Texts:

American Psychological Association. (1994). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (4TH ed.). Bordens, K. S., & Abbott, B. B. (1996). Research design and methods: a process approach (3rd ed.). Vernoy, M., & Vernoy, J. (1997). Behavioral statistics in action (2nd ed.).

Grading and Requirements:

Lecture:	Four Exams:		240 Points
	Homework & Quizes:		60 Points
Lab:	Three Research Reports:		240 Points
	Homework & Quizes:		60 Points

Prerequisites:

Psychology 301 with a grade of C or better, Mathematics 302 or higher-level mathematics course and a major in psychology.

Updated 19 October 1998
Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts
University of Texas at Austin

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