Psychological Statistics – I

Paper Code: 
PSY 301
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

 

  1. To develop an understanding of various statistical techniques in terms of their assumptions, applications and limitations.
  2. To acquire competencies to organize and analyse data.
  3. To acquire elementary knowledge about computer’s use in Psychology for statistical analysis.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

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PSY 301

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psychological Statistics - I

The students will be able to –

CO25: Define and identify basic concepts in inferential and descriptive statistics.

CO26: Explain and apply the concepts and procedures of descriptive statistics.

CO27: Describe and utilize principles of probability and hypothesis testing.

CO28: Apply and interpret common inferential statistical tests and correlational methods.

 

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

 

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
  • Calculating percentiles and percentile ranks

 

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
 
  • 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: 
2021-22
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