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Reasoning in Psychology Using Statistics

Dive into the world of statistics in psychology through this course covering descriptive and inferential statistics, data measurement, hypothesis testing, and more. Explore the syllabus, course format, and useful resources to excel in statistical reasoning.

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Reasoning in Psychology Using Statistics

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  1. Reasoning in PsychologyUsing Statistics Psychology 138 Spring 2015

  2. Outline • Course format • Lecture classes • Labs: Calculations and SPSS • Brief syllabus review • 30 min intro video Announcements

  3. “It’s about almost everything in modern society.” Bennett, Briggs, Triola (2003), Statistical Reasoning for Everyday life • Statistics: tools, used to make decisions • Descriptive statistics • Inferential statistics • Data: numbers with a context • How were numbers measured, what do they mean? • Understanding the context What are Statistics?

  4. Syllabus • Where is it?: ReggieNet (via MyIllinoisState) • Direct link to syllabus: • http://psychology.illinoisstate.edu/jccutti/psych138/sp15/138syllabus.html • Contact information: for me and your GAs • Course Calendar and Outline • Powerpoint lectures, links to labs, due dates, etc. • Evaluation: • 1000 points total, 900-1000 for A, etc. • I don’t round up, so 899 is a B • Exams: In-lecture & in labs, quizzes, final project, labs

  5. Instead of an expensive textbook • Read it before coming to lecture and going to labs • Practice questions (solutions are in the back) Reading Packet (download the pdf)

  6. Week 3 • Main points from the video • Every statistical test starts with an appropriate selection of subjects • Inferences must be based on more than one observation because of variability • Two types of error must be controlled while testing hypotheses • A decision is based on two things: • The difference between groups • The variability of the scores Weeks 5&6 • Inferential statistics: hypothesis testing – rats, robots, and roller skates • Wiley (1977) Week 10 Weeks 10-15 Video review

  7. Today’s lab • Getting to know Your GAs and the Lab set up • ReggieNet site • Practice a quiz • Uploading a file • Submitting and assignment Questions?

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