PSYC 610
ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIORAL DATA

Catalog Entry

PSYCHOLOGY 610. Analysis of Behavioral Data
Three hours lecture (3).

Prerequisites: Two prior courses in statistics or equivalent Analysis of variance procedures in the treatment of psychological research data. Emphasis is placed on practical and, specifically, behavioral applications of techniques of data analysis. Implications for the collection and organization of data are also discussed.

Detailed Description of Content of Course

1. Introduction and Review of Analysis of Variance
2. Comparisons: planned and post hoc
3. Factorial Designs
4. Within-Subjects Designs
5. Analysis of Convariance
6. Application of Techniques and Principles to Selected Problems
7. Other Topics and Summary

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

This is a lecture class with frequent pauses and requests for questions, and frequent questions from instructor to students. Current controversies in statistical treatment of data are presented.

Goals and Objectives of the Course

1. Graduate students will be able to conduct and understand research in human behavior.

Assessment Measures

Graded assignments include in-class tests and a final examination, and may include pop quizzes, the assignment and presentation of exercises, and projects, and class preparation and participation.

Other Course Information

All tests and assignments are open-book, open notes, open any written material the student has brought to class.

Review and Approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWED
March 1999