Course Description

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 203 or PSYC 288 or CSIT 288 or LNGN 288 or PHIL 288. An introduction to basic statistical methods in the behavioral sciences. The course begins with a review of descriptive statistics. The main course emphasis will be on probability theory and inferential statistics and their application to psychological research. This includes such methods as z-tests, t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation and nonparametric statistics. Laboratory sessions provide students with the opportunity to apply concepts from class using computers, particularly statistical software packages. Satisfies SEEDS Quantitative Reasoning student learning outcome in alignment with Educated Citizenry value. Section information text: IMPORTANT SECTION DETAILS: Visiting students may register without permission from department._ COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prerequisite(s): PSYC 203 or PSYC 288 or CSIT 288 or LNGN 288 or PHIL 288. An introduction to basic statistical methods in the behavioral sciences. The course begins with a review of descriptive statistics. The main course emphasis will be on probability theory and inferential statistics and their application to psychological research. This includes such methods as z-tests, t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation and nonparametric statistics. Laboratory sessions provide students with the opportunity to apply concepts from class using computers, particularly statistical software packages. Satisfies SEEDS Quantitative Reasoning student learning outcome in alignment with Educated Citizenry value.

Prerequisites

• for PSYC220 ( Course or Test: Computer Sci/Info Tech (CSIT) 288 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: Linguistics (LNGN) 288 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: Philosophy (PHIL) 288 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: Psychology (PSYC) 203 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: Psychology (PSYC) 288 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. )

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