PSYC464-16S1 (C) Semester One 2016

Multivariate Statistics and Methods in Psychology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 22 February 2016
End Date: Sunday, 26 June 2016
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 4 March 2016
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 20 May 2016

Description

A one-semester course for psychology students in advanced multivariate statistics and related methodologies covering multiple regression analysis, factor analysis, and structural equation modelling.

Learning Outcomes

> Understand the model comparison approach to inferential statistics
> Develop research literacy in multivariate techniques, such as multiple regression, factor analysis (exploratory and confirmatory) and structural equation modelling.
> Develop skills in statistical programs (SPSS, AMOS) for multivariate techniques.
> Enhance understanding of the links between research practice and methodology in multivariate statistics.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Randolph Grace

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Laboratory Assignments 50%
Final Exam 50%

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Field, A; Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics ; Sage, 2013.

Tabachnick, B.G., & Fidell, L.S; Using multivariate statistics ; 6th Ed; Pearson, 2012.

THERE IS NO SET REQUIRED TEXT BOOK FOR THIS COURSE BUT THE ABOVE BOOKS ARE RECOMMENDED READING.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $944.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Psychology .

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