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Department of Psychology Course Title

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PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS

Course Code

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PSYC 20035

Course Credit

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5 Units

Pre-Requisite

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Mathematics subject for the course and basic descriptive statistics for the course.

Course Description

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A course providing an overview of the concepts, theories and use of statistics in psychology.

Institutional Learning Outcomes Creative and Critical Thinking

Programs Outcomes 

Effective Communication

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Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the application of statistics in psychology; specifically, a. Demonstrate an understanding of theories, principles, concepts, and skills statistics and its application in the field of psychology, b. Develop and sustain arguments about established principles in the relationship and use of statistics in psychology, c. Critically evaluate the established statistical theories and principles in statistics that can be applied in the field of psychology, d. Comprehend and evaluate new information related to the applciaton of statistics in behavioral sciences (e.g., theory, concepts, data) that may be presented in various forms and from various sources Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of statistics

Course Objectives 

Discover the historical roots of the use of statistics in the field of psychology and its implication to the present field.

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Identify the use and importance of statistics in psychology

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Differentiate the various statistical methods that can be used in testing different psychological concepts and theories as well as in the construction of psychological tests

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Discuss the use of statistics and its importance in achieving the

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in relation to psychological inquiry; specifically, e. Understand and explain the main methods of statistics and its application to psychology, f. Critically evaluate the appropriateness of different statisrtical approaches to problem solving in the field of psychology, and g. Apply this knowledge to make judgments and create approaches to solving problems in an applied or an employment context.  Apply statistical concepts and techniques to psychological theories and methods; specifically, a. Correctly apply the statistical techniques, theories, principles, concepts and skills in psychology.  Undertake research using the knowledge and skills statistics and its application in psychology, and communicate the results of such research to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. 

Undertake further training for developing existing statistical skills and its application to psychology and acquiring higher level competencies either through formal graduate education or in an employment context.

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Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimension of the use of statistical techniques to psychological theories and methods.

High Level of Leadership and Organizational Skills Sense of Personal and Professional Ethics

goals of psychology such as understanding, controlling, predicting human behavior. 

Apply the basic statistical techniques and its application to psychology

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Recognize relevant issues in the use of statistics in psychology

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COURSE PLAN

Wee k

Topic

Introduction to the Week course contents, 1 activities, and requirements.

Learning Outcomes 

Show interest and appreciation of the importance of knowing the course.

Methodology

Course Syllabus

None

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Lecture and Discussion

Multimedia (PPT),

Advanced Organizers

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Group Activity

 A. Introduction to

statistical methods used in the field of psychology

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Understand the basic concepts, theories and techniques in the use of statistics in psychology. Explore the historical roots of the use of

Assessment

Orientation Review of the syllabus, learning activities and assessment Getting to know activity Ice breaker activity

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Week 2

Resources

Textbooks:

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Research Work Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer.

Reflection Paper

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Week 3 to 7

B. Frequency distribution 

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Introduction to Statistics in Psychology. 2013.

statistics in behavioral science Determine the major statistical techniques used in understanding human behavior Understand the future career in psychology as reseracher and in test construction Know and apply the statistical methods used in psychology Understand the definition, concepts, and uses of frequency distribution Know how to understand and interpret a frequency distribution Know how to create a frequency distribution Learn when to use various methods or ways of creating a frequency distribution

David C. Howell. Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013.

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Class participation

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Group discussion

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Homework/Projects

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Mentoring

Multimedia (PPT),

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Textbooks: Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer. Introduction to Statistics in Psychology. 2013. David C. Howell. Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013.

Written and oral exam Case Presentation of Organization

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C. Measures of central tendency

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Know the concept of central tendency Learn and apply on how to compute for the central tendency Learn how to compute for mean, median and mode for grouped and ungrouped data Understand the advantages and disadvantages of mean, median and mode.

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Class discussion

Multimedia (PPT),

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Group Discussion

Textbooks:

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Mentoring

Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer. Introduction to Statistics in Psychology. 2013.

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David C. Howell. Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013.

Written and oral exam Simulation of Interview and Recruitment Process

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Know the concept of variability Learn and apply the concept of variability Learn how to compute for range, standard deviation and variance Understand the advantages and disadvantages and limitation of range, standard deviatio and variance

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Class discussion

Multimedia (PPT),

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Group Discussion

Textbooks:

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Mentoring

Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer. Introduction to Statistics in Psychology. 2013.

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David C. Howell. Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013.

Written and oral exam

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Department of Psychology Multimedia (PPT), E. Z-scores: Location

of scores and standard distributions

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F. Probability

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Know the importance of Z-scores and location in a distribution Understand and apply on how to use z-scores to standardize a distribution Understand the importance Z-scores and its limitations Understand other standardized distribution based on Z-scores

Know the concept of probability Know the application of Probalility and the normal distribution

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Class discussion

Textbooks:

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Group Discussion

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Mentoring

Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer. Introduction to Statistics in Psychology. 2013.

Written and oral exam

David C. Howell. Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013.

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Class discussion

Multimedia (PPT),

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Group Discussion

Textbooks:

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Mentoring

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Homework

Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer. Introduction to Statistics in Psychology. 2013. David C. Howell. Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013.

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Written and oral exam Project on different types of performance appraisal

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MIDTERM EXAMINATION G. Hypothesis testing 

Week 1113

Week 14 -15

H. The t-Statistic

Understand the logic of hypothesis testing.

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Be aware of the errors in hypothesis testing.

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Understand and apply the concept of hypothesis testing.

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Know how to report the results of the statistical test

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Understand the concept of directional hypothesis testing.

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Understand the general elements of hypothesis testing, a review and summary

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Understand the concept of t-statistic Recognize the various

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Class participation

Multimedia (PPT),

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Group discussion

Textbooks:

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Mentoring

David C. Howell. Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013.

Written and oral exam

Hugh Coolison. Research Methods and Statistics In Psychology. 2013

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Class discussion

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Multimedia (PPT),

Written and oral exam

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Week 1617

I. Analysis Of Variance (ANOVA)

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types of t-tests (dependent, independent and one-sample t-tests). Learn and apply on how to compute for the different types of T-tests Understand the advantages and disadvantages of T-tests.

Textbooks:

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Group Discussion

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David C. Howell. Statistical Methods Case Analysis about for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013. various organizations Hugh Coolison. rewards Research Methods management and Statistics In Psychology. 2013

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Mentoring

Presentation of proposed rewards management

Presentation

Know the concept of Analysis of variance Learn and apply on how to compute for ANOVA Understand the advantages and disadvantages of ANOVA

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Class discussion

Multimedia (PPT),

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Group Activity

Textbooks:

Written and oral exam

David C. Howell. Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013. Hugh Coolison. Research Methods and Statistics In Psychology. 2013

 J. Correlation 

Know the concept of correlation Learn and apply on how to compute for the

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Class discussion

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Multimedia (PPT),

Written and Oral Exam

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correlation Understand the advantages and disadvantages of correlation

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Group Discussion

Textbooks:

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Mentoring

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Book Review of “One Minute Manager”

David C. Howell. Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013.

Book Review

Hugh Coolison. Research Methods and Statistics In Psychology. 2013 K. Regression    

Know the concept of regression Learn and apply on how to compute for regression Learn how to compute for regression Understand the advantages and disadvantages regression

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Class discussion

Multimedia (PPT),

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Group Discussion

Textbooks:

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Mentoring

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Team Building

David C. Howell. Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013.

Written and Oral Exam

Hugh Coolison. Research Methods and Statistics In Psychology. 2013 Multimedia (PPT),

L. Chi-Square  

Know the concept of Chisquare Learn and apply on how

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Class discussion

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Textbooks: David C. Howell.

Written and Oral Exam

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M. Other statistical techniques used in test construction

to compute for Chi-suare Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using chi-quare

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Cronbach’s alpha

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Stanine

Week 18

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Group Discussion

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Mentoring

Hugh Coolison. Research Methods and Statistics In Psychology. 2013

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM Class Standing      Midterm

70%

Quizzes Attendance Recitation Projects/Assignments/Seatwork/Special Report / Final Examinations

30% 100%

Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade 2

=

Statistical Methods for Psychology 5th Edition. 2013.

FINAL GRADE

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Department of Psychology Prepared by:

Noted by:

RODRIGO V. LOPIGA, CCOP, RPsy Name of Faculty

MS. LORRAINE CHARMAYNE MANANSALA Chairperson

Approved by:

DR. RAUL ROLAND SEBASTIAN Dean DR. EMMANUEL C. DE GUZMAN Vice President for Academic Affairs

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