Psychology Statistics

PSYC 2105 Psychology Statistics Fall 2014 LAB 107 TR 11:15-12:30

Professor: Dr. Deborah Deckner Office Location & Hours: E-Mail: [email protected] 104NBS Arts & Sciences Building Website: http://faculty.clayton.edu/ddeckner Office Hours: M 10:00-12:00 and T 1:00-2:30 Office phone: (678) 466-4836 & By Appointment

This course introduces students to basic statistical methods for the design and analysis of research in psychology. Subject areas include measurement, organizing and displaying data (e.g. graphs and tables), descriptive statistics (e.g. mean, median, mode, variance, standard deviation), elementary probability, correlation and regression, hypothesis testing, sources of error, power, effect size, and an introduction to analysis of variance and factorial designs.

Course Objectives: By the end of this course, the student should be able to: Distinguish between descriptive and inferential statistics and explain how to use the two together in Psychology and other social sciences to guide decision-making. Effectively interpret statistical information commonly found in psychological reports. Distinguish between different measurement strategies and determine appropriate analytic strategies for different types of data. Learning Outcomes:  Understand and apply the major concepts, findings, and theoretical perspectives of psychology.  Evaluate research critically and apply research methodologies used in psychology.  Communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing, including the use of the Style Manual of the American Psychological Association.  Demonstrate an understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and career opportunities for those with psychology-related degrees.  Understand ad apply the ethical standards set forth by the American Psychological Association. 1 http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/5/core_curriculum_outcomes_clayton. pdf

Required Text: Field, A. (2013). Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics

Required Computing resource – students MUST rent a copy of SPPS 21 (or 22) The Standard Graduate Package. http://estore.onthehub.com/WebStore/ProductSearchOfferingList.aspx? srch=Standard+GradPack+22&utm_source=LandingPage-SPSS-Statistics-Std- 22&utm_medium=LandingPage&utm_campaign=SPSS&JSEnabled=1

Required Web Site

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Course Expectations: Students need to read the assigned content BEFORE class. By remaining in this course, you are tacitly agreeing to this expectation and acknowledging that failure to read the content before I lecture over the material will greatly reduce your ability to be successful in the class.

Grading: Students’ grades will be determined by two tests each worth 20% of the final class grade, one cumulative final worth 25% of the final grade, regular quizzes, cumulatively worth 20% of the final grade, and 15% of the grade is determined by submission of homework. The exact due dates of quizzes and homework may shift based on the needs of the class. Student will complete quizzes on GAVIEW; they will be due by 10:00PM of the due date. I will not accept any late quizzes, but you may submit quizzes earlier in the week (and I DROP YOUR LOWEST QUIZ SCORE FROM YOUR QUIZ AVERAGE). You may use your book, the powerpoint outlines (available through GAVIEW), and you may work with your peers to complete the quizzes. Once you have submitted your quizzes, you will have immediate access to the answers, so you will be able to determine which questions you missed and determine the source of your misunderstanding.

Class Attendance: Students who miss more than 20% of the class meetings will be administratively withdrawn from the course, if this happens before the midterm period the student will receive a W; withdrawals after midterm will result in a WF.

Missing Exams/Assignments: Students who miss exams may take a make-up only if their absence is excused. It is important to inform me of the situation that caused the absence as soon as possible. Excused absences are those, which are unavoidable for serious illness or dire circumstances and could not be anticipated. If you miss the exam, you must submit in writing, as soon as possible, a request to take a make-up. I will make the decision as to whether an absence is excused.

Mid-term Progress Report & Course Withdrawals: The mid-term grade in this course will be issued by October 7th and reflects roughly 30% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of “W.” Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, which occurs on October 10th http://www.clayton.edu/registrar/withdrawal.

Grading Scale 2 100-90% = A 89-80% = B 79-70% = C 69-60% = D <60% = F

Readings Assignments 8-19-14 Chp 1 8-21-14 Chp 1 8-26-14 Chp 1 8-28-14 Chp 1 Homework Task 1 in Class 8-31-14 Quiz 1 and Homework Task 1 9-2-14 Chp 2 9-4-14 Chp 2 9-9-14 Chp 2 9-11-14 Chp 2 Homework Task 2 in Class 9-14-14 Quiz 2 and Homework Task 2 9-16-14 Chp 3 9-18-14 Chp 3 9-21-14 Quiz 3 and Homework Task 3 9-23-14 Chp 4 9-25-14 Chp 4 9-29-14 Homework Task 4 9-30-14 Chapters 1 -4 Test 1 10-2-14 Chp 5 10-7-14 Chp 5 10-9-14 Chp 5 10-12-14 Quiz 5 and Homework Task 5 10-14-14 No Class Fall Break 10-16-14 Chp 6 10-21-14 Chp 6 10-23-14 Chp 6 10-26-14 Quiz 6 and Homework Task 6 10-28-14 Chp 9 10-30-14 Chp 9 11-4-14 Chp 9 11-5-14 Quiz 9 and Homework Task 9 11-6-14 Chapters 5, 6, & 9 Test 2 11-11-14 Chp 7 11-13-14 Chp 7 11-18-14 Chp 7 11-19-14 Quiz 7 and Homework Task 7 11-20-14 Chp 8 11-25-14 Chp 8 11-26-14 Quiz 8 and Homework Task 8 11-27-14 No Class Thanksgiving 12-2-14 Chp 10 12-4-14 Chp 10 3 12-7-14 Quiz 10 and Homework Task 10 12-11-14 Final Exam (cumulative, emphasizing 7, 8, & 10) @ 10:15 AM

Note: This syllabus is subject to change at the instructor’s discretion.

Additional Information: Disabilities: Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, (678) 466-5445, http://www.clayton.edu/disability during the first week of class or as soon after as possible.

Writing Resources: http://www.clayton.edu/arts-sciences/english/writersstudio

Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and will be dealt with in accordance with Clayton State University Student Code of Conduct. Any instances of plagiarism or cheating will result in a minimum of a zero for the assignment, and will also result in the student being reported to the Office of Student Conduct. If the instructor views the instance of plagiarism or cheating as particularly egregious, such as use of online “paper mills” , highly extensive copying from improperly cited sources, or evidence of premedication in the cheating, the instructor will request that the Office of Student Conduct assign a failing grade for the course. http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentaffairs/StudentHandbook/AcademicGuide.DOC

Disruption of the Learning Environment: Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.  http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/5/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.pdf

Basic Student Responsibilities and Student Handbook: Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities. Student Handbook link: http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/46/docs/student-handbook.pdf Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities link: http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/5/BasicUndergraduateStudentResponsibilities.pdf

Computer Requirement: Each CCSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on CCSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please see http://www.clayton.edu/hub/itpchoice/notebookcomputerpolicy

4 Required Technology Skills:  Using websites  Communicating with instructor and classmates via your campus E-mail account  Word processing using Microsoft Word

Campus E-Mail Account: Each student must obtain a campus e-mail account and use it during this class. Much information will be shared via a class listserv, and you will not have access to the listserv without using your campus account. E-mail will be used extensively during the semester for both instructional and communication purposes. Please check your email account regularly - at least every day.