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Statistics for Behavioral Science

PSY 221--Five Quarter Hours

James L. Bruning Ph.D., Trustee Professor of Psychology
Porter Hall 226
Ohio University-- Athens Campus
(740)597-1964
bruningj@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.

Course
Description

Introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics with emphasis on inferential statistics.

Prerequisites

No credit for both 221 and any of the following: MATH 251, PSY 121, QBA 201, COMS 301, ECON 381.


Methods of Course Instruction

All needed study and Lesson materials are available online on Blackboard. Two textbooks (Howell, and, Bruning and Kintz) are needed to answer the weekly Submitted Lessons and also, for the open book exams.  Study Guides which are similar to detailed lecture notes presented in a Question/Answer format are available on Blackboard to guide the student to understanding the assigned materials.  Lessons (60 to 85 questions for each) must be completed and submitted weekly via regular email.

Course Objectives

The course objectives are to help the students to: 1) identify and understand the appropriate statistical procedures and tests and then, apply them appropriately to data, 2) make and understand the appropriate calculations to carry out those tests, and 3) draw appropriate conclusions regarding what those calculations and test results mean.

General Course Requirements

Submitted Lessons (60-85 questions each) are required each week of the 10 week quarter.  In addition, four data analysis projects, and, a midterm and a final exam are required (considered as Lessons 5 and 10 respectively).  Grades are based on the sum of points earned on the Lessons (approximately 45% of the final grade) + Data Analysis Projects (approximately 10%) + Midterm (approximately 20%) + Final Exam (approximately 25%). If you are in Athens, you will take the exams during the 5th week (Midterm) and 10th week (Final) in Room 018 of Haning Hall.  If you are away from Athens (Bachelors Completion Program, Regional Campus, internship, working, out of country, etc.), no problem; you will be given instructions regarding taking the exams and scheduling a proctor.

Materials

Required

Text(s)
Howell, David C.  Fundamental Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, 6th edition, (Thomson/Wadsworth) 2008. ISBN: 10: 0495099000

                Bruning, J. L. and Kintz, B. L., Computational Handbook of Statistics, 4th edition, (Addison-Wesley-Longman), 1997  ISBN: 0673990850                                

Additional or Optional Materials
A complete set of Study Guides also are presented on Blackboard to assist in understanding the material.


Alternative source where materials can be obtained
In addition to the College Bookstore, purchases can be made through Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, or, by going to Google and typing in David C. Howell, or, Bruning and Kintz.

Note: The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.

Exams
Requirements

2 exams (a Midterm and a Final) - Proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: exams are paper and pencil and are open book with written notes, outlines, etc. also permitted. 

Dates of Exams
Exams will be taken during the 5th week (Midterm will be taken during the week of February 1-6) and the 10th week of the quarter (Final will be taken during the week of March 8-13).  Exams will be offered many times during those periods.  All needed information regarding scheduling etc. of the exams will be provided.

Call the Ohio University Online Staff at 1-888-551-6446 if you have questions about this course or the enrollment process.


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