Psychological Statistics - II

Paper Code: 
PSY 401
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 elementary knowledge about computer use in Psychology for Statistical analysis.
9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Normal Probability Curve:

Properties and Deviation from NPC , Application of NPC

9.00
Unit II: 
Hypothesis testing and making inferences:

Sampling, Standard Error : Mean (Small and Large samples), Degree of freedom

9.00
Unit III: 
Significance of difference between means:

Null Hypothesis, computation of‘t’ values for independent samples; interpretation of ‘t’ values; levels of significance; Type I and Type II errors in inference making.

9.00
Unit IV: 
Non Parametric Test:

Nature and assumption; Distribution free Statistics: Chi Square (Equal Probability, 2×2 Contingency tables); Rank order correlation.

9.00
Unit V: 
Higher Statistical Analysis :

Purpose and assumption of ANOVA; one way analysis of Variance (Independent Samples)

Essential Readings: 
  • Minimum, E.W., King, B.M., & Bear, G. (1993). Statistical Reasoning in Psychologyand Education. New York : John Wiley Publication.
  • Siegel, S. (1994). Non Parametric Statistics. New York : McGraw Hill 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 : PHI Learning Private Limited.
References: 
  • Broota, K.D. (1992).Experimental Design in Behavioral Research.
  • Guilford, J.P. Fundamental Statistics in Psychology and Education, New York : McGraw Hill (Asian Student Edition).
  • 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 forBehavioral Sciences. New York : Academic Press.
  • Winer, B.J. (1971). Statistical Principles in Experimental Designs. 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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