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 21 August 1998
Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts
University of Texas at Austin

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