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Design and Statistics II
UndergraduateMAQ-PSYX22482023
Previously MAQ-PSYX248
Course information for 2023 intake View information for 2025 course intake
In this intermediate course, you’ll cover statistics used for experiments in psychological research. Discover the importance of interpretation and the power of sample size. Learn statistic methods including correlation, regression and more.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 18 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Design and Statistics II
About this subject
On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:
- Develop and demonstrate an appreciation of the way statistical techniques are used to support theory in psychology
- Perform statistical analyses of experimental and non-experimental designs in psychology.
- Critically evaluate designs and analyses in experimental and non-experimental psychology
- 1. Introduction to Course Design, Design and Methods in Psychology, Revision of Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
- 2. Revision of Correlation, Simple Linear Regression, Multiple Regression
- 3. One-Way ANOVA, Contrast testing in One-Way ANOVA
- 4. Trend Analysis
- 5. Factorial ANOVA, Contrast testing in Factorial ANOVA
- 6. Non-parametric Tests, Power
This is an intermediate statistics subject that covers both the design and statistical components of experiments common to psychological research. The importance of interpretation based on both the design and statistics components is emphasised, together with concepts of power and sample size requirements for efficient research. Statistical methods covered include: descriptive statistics; one-way and two-way analysis of variance; correlation; regression and non parametric equivalents of ANOVA. The subject includes instruction on the presentation of statistical results in report format. Practical classes are based on the use of the Stata statistical software.
- Mid-session exam (20%)
- Quantitatve analysis task (25%)
- Invigilated final examination (50%)
- Quantitative analysis task (5%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MAQ-PSY-DEG-2023 - Bachelor of Psychology
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
one of
- MAQ-STAX1103-Introduction to Psychological Design and Statistics
MAQ-PSYX1105 (Not currently available)
and one of
MAQ-PSYX104 (Not currently available)
MAQ-PSYX1104 (Not currently available)
- MAQ-PSYX1101-Introduction to Psychology I
and one of
MAQ-PSYX105 (Not currently available)
MAQ-PSYX1105 (Not currently available)
- MAQ-PSYX1102-Introduction to Psychology II
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
MAQ-PSYX248 (Not currently available)
Others
Pre-requisite (PSYX104 and PSYX105) or (PSYC104 and PSYC105) or (PSYU1104 and PSYU1105) or (PSYX1101 and PSYX1102 and STAX1103)
NCCW (pre-2020 units) PSYX248, PSY248
NCCW (2020 and onwards) PSYU Design and Statistics II
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Student feedback
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateMAQ-PSY-DEG