PY 201 - Applied Statistics and Research Methods

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course is designed primarily for Psychology Education Majors and Elementary Instruction Majors and provides students with a basic understanding of statistical concepts and methods of inquiry as they are used in the field of education. Topics include measures of central tendency and dispersion, properties of the normal curve, statistical significance, sampling, correlation, and significance tests. Students are also introduced to critical evaluation of psychological and educational research, the social and political implications of statistical data, and basic quantitative and qualitative research designs applicable to the teaching profession. Although students are required to master statistical and research concepts, primary emphasis is placed on practical applications in educational settings. Three credits.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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