Description:

Introduction to experimental design and basic statistics used in psychological research. Weekly two-hour lab gives students hands-on experience with data collection and analysis, as well as experience writing research reports.

Texts:

Required:

Ray, W. Methods toward a science of behavior and experience. (5th ed.) 1997

Spatz, C. Basic statistics: Tales of distributions. (6th ed.) 1997

Optional:

Spatz, C. Study guide for basic statistics: Tales of distributions. (5th ed.) 1993.

Grading and Requirements:

Paper 1: 10 pp., 20% of grade.

Paper 2: 10 pp., 20%.

Exams: 4 - 60%.

Prerequisites:

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

Updated 24 February 1998
Department of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts
University of Texas at Austin

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