An introduction to selected quantitative techniques widely used in psychological research and practice, including applications of statistical techniques in the design and analysis of experiments and surveys, and in psychological measurement.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Use basic descriptive statistics and related methods for summarising data, including graphing techniques
- Understand the basics of probability and apply this knowledge in the use of inferential statistics
- Describe and use several of the widely used types of confidence interval-based estimation techniques and significance tests, for both experimental and non-experimental methods
- Critically and intelligently read psychological research literature.
Indicative Assessment
- Lab exercises, in each lab session (20) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Open-book mid-semester exam (35) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Open-book final exam (45) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
- Face-to face component which may consist of 2 x 1 hour lectures per week plus 2 x 1 hour lectures in weeks 1-2; plus and 20 hours of laboratories spread across the semester.
- Approximately 84 hours of self-study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks.
Inherent Requirements
To be determined
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Smithson, M. (2000) Statistics With Confidence, London: SAGE.
Majors
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4050 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3893 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | View |