sta1psy statistics for psychology
STATISTICS FOR PSYCHOLOGY
STA1PSY
2020
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.)
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMitra Jazayeri
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSTA1STM OR STA1CTS OR STA1SS OR ECO1ISB OR STA1LS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Statistics for the behavioral and social sciences. A brief course.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorAron, A., Aron, E. and Coups, E.J.
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PublisherPearson
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Statistics for Psychology, SPSS manual and exercises for the behavioural sciences
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorJazayeri, M and Quah, H
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PublisherDEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMitra Jazayeri
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via video conference.
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four assignments (500 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 2-hour examination (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Two 45-minute computer tests (750 words each, 1500 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMitra Jazayeri
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via video conference.
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four assignments (500 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 2-hour examination (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Two 45-minute computer tests (750 words each, 1500 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMitra Jazayeri
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 32 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 31 - 31
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.00 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four assignments (500 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| One 2-hour examination (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Two 45-minute computer tests (750 words each, 1500 words equivalent total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |