PS 325 Statistics for Psychology: 4 semester hours
This course is an introduction to fundamentals of statistical analysis in the applied area of psychology and related social sciences. Students will learn to analyze data, interpret the results of research using basic statistical methods, and understand the conceptual foundation, appropriate use, and limitations of these statistical methods. Topics include descriptive statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing, t-tests effect size, power analysis, bivariate correlation/regression, analysis of variance, and nonparametric tests. Use of statistical computer software is integrated throughout the course. Prerequisite: PS 101 and junior standing. Students should have the equivalent of one year of high school algebra before enrolling in PS 325. Completion of MA 135 (Basic Statistics) before PS 325 is strongly recommended. (Offered fall semester).