sta1psy statistics for psychology
STATISTICS FOR PSYCHOLOGY
STA1PSY
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to introduce students undertaking the major stream of psychology to a range of statistical methods used in contemporary psychological research. The material covered in this subject aims to help students understand statistical principles through the introduction of basic statistical procedures. This subject will also help students comprehend statistical analyses in scientific research papers. The statistical computing package SPSS is an integral part of this subject with weekly practice classes held in a computer laboratory. (This subject is normally co-requisite for PSY1CFP and pre-requisite for PSY2PRM.)
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMitra Jazayeri
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites For students in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering, and the Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Psychological Science (LWLPS, LWLPY and LWLPYB), this subject is normally a co-requisite for PSY1CFP
Incompatible subjects STA1LS, STA1SS, STA2SS, STA1CTS, STA1STM, ECO1ISB
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Statistics for Psychology, SPSS manual and exercises for the behavioural sciences | Prescribed | Jazayeri, M and Quah, H | DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS |
| Readings | Statistics for the behavioral and social sciences. A brief course. | Prescribed | Aron, A., Aron, E. and Coups, E.J. | 4TH EDN. PRENTICE HALL. 2008. |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMitra Jazayeri
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| eleven 100-word assignments | 20 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| two 45-minute computer tests | 30 |