PSYCH 213 - Introduction to Data Analysis in Psychology I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-1)

Faculty of Science

Introduces basic analytical concepts and methods used in conducting and interpreting psychological research. Students will begin to learn how to summarize, interpret, and draw inferences from psychological data. This course covers quantitative and qualitative forms of data and data management; explores fundamental principles used in psychometric, neuroscientific, and behavioural analyses; and examines analytical techniques necessary for assessing frequency, associative, and causal claims. Fulfillment of the 1 hour lab component typically involves the completion of analysis assignments. Prerequisites: PSYCH 104 or PSYCH 105. [Faculty of Science] Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in STAT 151, STAT 161, KIN 109, PEDS 109, PTHER 352, SOC 210, or SOC 320.