PSYCH 502
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Data Analysis in Psychological Research 2
PsychologyCollege of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Introduction to multivariate data analysis methods, including multivariate analysis of variance, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, multivariate multiple regression, canonical correlation, structural equations modeling, cluster analysis, etc.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
1
Other Prerequisites
or instructor's consent.
Title
Conducting Multivariate Analyses
Learning Outcome
Conduct and interpret multivariate analyses appropriate to psychological research questions. Students will specify models, evaluate their fit to data, and draw substantive conclusions across a range of methods from exploratory factor analysis through structural equation modeling. (Intellectually Enlarging)
Title
Communicating and Defending Analyses
Learning Outcome
Communicate and defend analytic findings with the precision and transparency required for professional psychological science. Students will articulate their methodological reasoning clearly, demonstrating command of both what the data support and where the limits of interpretation lie. (Intellectually Enlarging / Lifelong Learning and Service)
Title
Practicing Research Integrity
Learning Outcome
Practice research integrity by identifying and guarding against threats to replicable science. Students will evaluate questionable research practices, apply principles of ethical data stewardship, and develop standards for producing trustworthy research in their own programs of study. (Character Building / Spiritually Strengthening)
