PSYC 4780

As a companion to honours thesis, this course focuses on advanced quantitative research methods and statistical techniques, cumulating in the creation of statistical research plans for student theses in a manner consistent with contemporary standards. A key feature of the course is learning research designs and workflows that are consistent with disciplinary standards and likely to create replicable study results. Students will focus on the correspondence between complex designs and the statistical techniques that can be used to analyze the data resulting from such designs. In addition to readings, lectures, and in-class exercises, students will be guided through the process of creating scripts for analyzing quantitative data and reporting on an empirical investigation. [Restriction(s): PSYC*4790. Restricted to students in BAH.PSYC, BAH.PSYC:C, BSCH.NEUR or BSCH.NEUR:C with a minimum 70% cumulative average in Psychology courses.][Department(s): Department of Psychology]