Course Description

Psychology 281 Statistics for Psychology

An introduction to experimental design and statistical analysis of data, with special reference to research in psychology.

Antirequisites: All other University-level statistics courses at the 100-level or above, including Psychology 282E, 283a.
Prerequisites: At least 60% in a 020-level Psychology course plus one full-course in mathematics. To fulfill the mathematics requirement, you must complete a full-course equivalent by taking Mathematics 030 or 031 (Mathematics 031 is preferred) or the former Mathematics 027, the former Applied Mathematics 020, or 023a/b plus 024a/b, or by taking two half-courses from among the following courses: Mathematics 012a/b or 017a/b, Mathematics 028a/b, Calculus 050a/b, 051a/b, 081a/b, Linear Algebra 040a/b, Statistical Sciences 024a/b. If either Mathematics 012a/b or 017a/b is selected, then either Statistical Sciences 024a/b or Mathematics 028a/b must be taken. The combination of Mathematics 028a/b and Statistical Sciences 024a/b is strongly recommended.
2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Note: Psychology 281 is a mandatory course for students taking an Honors program in Psychology. Students may substitute one of the antirequisites for Psychology 281 only in rare cases, and only with written permission of the Department.


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