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Statistical Reasoning In Psychology –
psy315
(3 credits)
This is an introductory course in applied statistics, with particular emphasis in psychology. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are included. In addition, this course provides the basic statistical background and understanding needed.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Correlation
- Determine a correlation coefficient.
- Create a scatter diagram.
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Descriptive Statistics and Discrete Probability Distributions
- Calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion.
- Present descriptive statistical data using graphic and tabular techniques.
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Statistical Inference and Variance
- Interpret the results of an ANOVA.
- Perform an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).
- Develop a conceptual understanding of the application and interpretation of inferential statistics.
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Hypothesis Testing and Statistical Significance
- Explain how to use hypothesis testing to evaluate possible solutions to a psychological research problem.
- Perform a hypothesis test using the standard normal distribution.
- Formulate a hypothesis using the five-step process.
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Research Design and Statistical Terminologies
- Examine the differences between descriptive and inferential statistics and their use in the social sciences.
- Select appropriate data collection methods to investigate psychological research problems.
- Determine appropriate measures based on an operational definition for research tools.
- Compare and contrast primary and secondary data.
- Define research and the scientific method.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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