Unit name | Advanced Psychological Statistics |
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Unit code | PSYCM0005 |
Credit points | 15 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Oberauer |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Psychological Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The unit will expand on the knowledge acquired in Basic Statistics. It focuses on methods for treating data with scale properties not suitable for t-tests or ANOVAs (e.g., categorical data), and on multivariate methods to structure large sets of variables and their relationships. Besides learning about the conceptual background of specific statistical methods and acquiring the skills of using the corresponding statistical software, you should understand of the logic of statistical inference, and appreciate the pitfalls in mindless application of analyses.
The ability to understand and carry out a number of recent advanced statistical techniques.
Lectures and computer-based practical sessions.
Course work (50%), Examination (50%)
Other references to on-line publications will be made during the unit.