PSY 363 - Intermediate Statistics and Research Methods

• Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical basis of parametric statistics and when it is appropriate to use them
• Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between random sampling distributions and statistical decision making
• Demonstrate understanding the concepts of multivariate statistics including multiple regression and MANOVA
• Choose and calculate an appropriate ANOVA for commonly used experimental designs in the social sciences, including between-, within- and mixed factorial ANOVAs
• Calculate and interpret simple main effects for an interaction
• Read and accurately summarize the general scientific literature on a testable research hypothesis in psychology
• Select and apply appropriate methods to maximize internal and external validity, reduce the plausibility of alternative explanations, and plan for an appropriate statistical analysis
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and report data using appropriate statistical strategies in APA style, including graphic representations of data
• Use appropriate software to produce understandable statistical and qualitative analyses
• Follow the APA Code of Ethics in the treatment of human and nonhuman participants in the design, data collection, interpretation, and reporting of psychological research
• Exhibit the ability to collaborate effectively