PSYCH 308
Psychological Statistics
Psychology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis and hypothesis testing applied to psychological research data.
When Taught
All Semesters/Terms
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Note
Psych 307 may be taken concurrently with Psych 308. Stat 121 will not substitute for this course. Contains content featured in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout the year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
1. Recognize and understand notation, formulae, and concepts
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to recognize and understand basic statistical notation, formulae, and concepts.
Measurement: Multiple choice and short answer exams
Title
2. Speak and write about notation, formulae, etc.
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to accurately speak and write about statistical formulae, concepts, analyses, and results.
Measurement: Short essays.
Title
3. Select and use formulae appropriately
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to correctly select and use basic statistical formulae and appropriately interpret the results.
Measurement: Multiple choice tests, short essays.
