Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.75 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Workshop: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Fortnightly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics as well as the SPSS computer based statistical package. Selected topics covered include - measurement, central tendency and variability, the normal distribution, z-scores, the t-test, one way analysis of variance, bivariate correlation and regression, the chi-square test and non-parametric alternatives. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will - Be able to distinguish between descriptive and inferential statistics. Have the ability to present data in the most appropriate descriptive format. Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of basic null hypothesis significance testing procedures, including being able to select the most appropriate statistical test for a variety of data sets. Have a good practical experience in using SPSS for the analysis of data entry, graphing, descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Be able to present the results of statistical analysis in an APA standard results section. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Coakes S.J. and Steed L., (2001), SPSS, Analysis Without Anguish, Version 10 for Windows, Brisbane, John Wiley and Sons, Australia. Rosnow R.L. and Rosenthal R., (2002), Beginning Behavioural Research - A Conceptual Primer, (4th edn.) New Jersey, Prentice Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Workbooks 40%, End of Semester Examination 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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