Psychological Statistics – I

Paper Code: 
PSY 301
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To develop an understanding of various statistical techniques in terms of their assumptions, applications and limitations.
  • To acquire competencies to organize and analyze data.
  • To acquire elementary knowledge about computer use in Psychology for statistical analysis.
9.00
Unit I: 
Meaning and Purpose of Statistics :

Types of statistics - Descriptive and inferential Statistic, Parametric and non parametric statistics; Scales of measurement

9.00
Unit II: 
Construction of Frequency Distribution and Graphical Representation:

Drawing of frequency distribution; Graphical representation of grouped data : Frequency Polygon, Histogram

9.00
Unit III: 
Measurement of Central Tendency:

Purpose and types of measures. Characteristics of Mean, Median and Mode; Computation of Mean, Median and Mode.

9.00
Unit IV: 
Measures of Variability : Concept of variability :

Range, Semi Inter – Quartile Range, Standard Deviation.

9.00
Unit V: 
Correlation:

The concept of correlation; Pearson’s correlation (by actual mean, only for ungrouped data)

Essential Readings: 
  • Minium, E.W., King, B.M., & Bear G. (1993). Statistical Reasoning in Psychologyand Education. New York : John Wiley Publication.
  • Garrett, H. E. (2004). Statistics in Psychology and Education. New Delhi : Paragon International Publishers.
  • Mangal, S.K. (2002). Statistics in Psychology and Education(2nd Edition). Delhi : McGraw Hill Publication.
References: 
  • Broota, K.D. (1992). Experimental Design in Behavioral Research.  New Delhi : Wiley Eastern Publication.
  • Siegel, S. (1994). Non-Parametric Statistics. New York : McGraw Hill Publication.
  • Guilford, J.P. Fundamental Statistics in Psychology and Education. New York : McGraw Hill Publication.
  • Sen, A.K. (1976). Sandlers ‘A’ Test. A Simple Statistics for correlated samples. Journal of Psychological Researches. 20, 16-20.
  • Welkowitz, J., Ewen, R.B., and Cohen, J. (1982). Introduction to Statistics for Behavioral Sciences. New York : Academic Press.
  • Winer, B.J. (1971).  Statistical Principles in Experimental Design. New York : McGraw Hill Publication.
  • Fergusen, G.A. (1971). Statistical Analysis in Psychology and Education. 3rdEdition. New Delhi : McGraw Hill Publication.
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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