Course - Statistics and Quantitative Research Methodology - PSY2017
PSY2017 - Statistics and Quantitative Research Methodology
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Approved report
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Approved report | 100/100 | A |
Course content
The course builds on the basic understanding of quantitative research. This course runs through thoroughly the most used and some advanced statistical methods in psychology using SPSS software. The statistical methods reviewed include mainly ANOVA (different varieties), multiple regression, and exploratory factor analysis. In the review of these methods the emphasis is on what criteria you need to select the appropriate statistical tests, analysis of assumptions and especially interpretations of the results of these tests.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The student has broad and conceptual understanding of the most common statistical tests in psychology.
Skills: Students can enter data into SPSS and analyze and interpret the data independently. The student can present the results in a report.
General competence: Students have developed a critical perspective to consider the possible advantages and disadvantages of the use of different statistical tests and quantitative methods in general.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises.
Compulsory assignments
- Written assignment.
Further on evaluation
Previously approved mandatory assignments are approved for repeat of exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Psychology (BPSY)
Required previous knowledge
PSY1120 or equivalent.
PSY1011 or equivalent.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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PSYPRO4317 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
PSY2002 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
PSY2000 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
PSYPRO4012 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2011 | |
SOS1002 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
PSYK4317 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2021 | |
PSY2117 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2023 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Approved report
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Approved report
100/100
A
Release
2023-12-05Submission
2023-12-19
14:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"