Seminar in Mathematical Psychology

Seminar in Mathematical Psychology
Variable topics concerning the application of mathematical and statistical methods to psychology, with emphasis on jointly publishing a methods paper.
PSYCH
578R
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesPSYCH 308; or equivalent.
 Taught 
Course Outcomes

1. Conceptual basis and theory of the topic(s) in advanced quantitative methods

Students will be able to explain the rationale and the theoretical basis of the statistical/mathematical concepts, formulae, and notations.

Measurement: Essay exam questions

2. Computational ability in advanced quantitative methods

Students will be able to accurately perform the major calculations of the quantitative methods covered in the course.

Measurement: Computational exam questions.

3. Data analysis skills

Students will acquire skill in using statistical/mathematical analysis applications to analyze data sets.

Measurement: Test of computer analysis skill, using a collection of example data sets and a statistical analysis application.