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Design and Statistics II - PSY248

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This is an intermediate statistics unit, which covers both the design and statistical components of experiments common to psychological research. The importance of interpretation based on both the design and statistics components is emphasised, together with concepts of power and sample size requirements for efficient research. Statistical methods covered include: descriptive statistics; one-way and two-way analysis of variance; correlation; and regression and non parametric equivalents of ANOVA. The unit includes instruction on the presentation of statistical results in report formal. Practical classes are based on the use of the Stata statistical software.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day

S3 External - Session 3, December 2019 - February 2020, External (Compulsory on-campus examination.)

Staff Contact(s): Associate Professor Rachel Kallen
Prerequisites:

STAT122 or STAT170(P) or STAT171 or PSY122(P) or (PSYC104 and PSYC105Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): PSY222, PSYX248
Unit Designation(s):

Medical Sciences

Science

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Psychology

Faculty of Human Sciences

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