PSYC464-14S2 (C) Semester Two 2014

Multivariate Statistics and Methods in Psychology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 14 July 2014
End Date: Sunday, 16 November 2014
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 27 July 2014
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 12 October 2014

Description

A one-semester course for psychology students in advanced multivariate statistics and related methodologies covering multiple regression analysis, factor analysis, and structural equation modelling.

Learning Outcomes

•   Develop research literacy in multivariate techniques.
•   Enhance understanding of multivariate techniques.
•   Develop skills in statistical programs for multivariate techniques.
•   Enhance understanding of the links between research practice and methodology in multivariate statistics.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Randolph Grace

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Three laboratory assignments worth total of 45% 45%
Final Exam 55%

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Field, A; Discovering statistics using IBM SPSS statistics ; Sage, 2013.

Tabachnick, B.G., & Fidell, L.S; Using multivariate statistics ; 6th Ed; Pearson, 2012.

THERE IS NO SET REQUIRED TEXT BOOK FOR THIS COURSE BUT THE ABOVE BOOKS ARE RECOMMENDED READING.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $881.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Psychology .

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