Stats
The Joy of Sex
Outline of Today’s Discussion
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Introduction
2.
Exercise in Frequency Distributions
Part 1
Introduction
Introduction: About Me
• Fairleigh Dickinson University, B.A., Psychology, 1993
• Brown University, M.Sc., Experimental Psychology, 1995
• Brown University, Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, 1997
• Columbia University, Postdoctoral Fellow, 1997-2001
• Denison University, Psychology Faculty, 2001
Introduction: Tech Check
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SPSS
Excel
Blackboard
S-Drive
TED-Ed
http://ed.ted.com/
Introduction: Some Themes
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Experimental versus Non-Experimental
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Independent versus Dependent Variables
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Similarities (correlations) vs Differences
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Central Tendency versus Dispersion
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Significant Effects versus Chance Effects
Introduction: Some Themes
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Types of Measurement Scales (ranks)
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Normal (bell) vs Non-Normal Distributions
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Parametric vs Non-parametric Tests
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Descriptive versus Inferential Statistics
10. Type I versus Type II errors (statistical power)
Introduction: Some Themes
11. Between-Subjects versus Within-Subjects Designs
12. Single Factor vs Factorial (Multi-factor) Designs
13. Reliability versus Validity
14. Ratios! Ratios! Ratios!
Introduction: Some Themes
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Assignment 1 For Next Session:
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each student should write down three ratios from everyday life.
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Here are some examples:
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Grade = Points Earned / Points Possible
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Batting Average = # of Hits / # of Times at Bat
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Be prepared to share these with the class on Tuesday. Be creative!
(No cheezy ratios.)
Introduction: TED-Ed Practice
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Assignment 2 For Next Session:
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Complete the sample TED-Ed Lesson entitled “Tips for Studying
Effectively – Lesson 1”
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The link is available in Blackboard Course Documents
Introduction: About You
Student Names & Student Interests
Introduction: Your Presentation
Each student will present
any psyc article of their choosing.
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15 minute presentation
5 minutes for Q&A
12 to 18 slides suggested
APA Style
Can relate to senior research
Not for a grade
I will provide oral feedback
Post PPT to S-drive “Work Area”
by 7 PM on evening before talk
Student Presentation Schedule
Date
Student
9/7
Blank, Melanie E.
9/14
Datsko, Sara M.
9/21
Fiore, Hannah M.
9/28
Gunter, Rebekah G.
10/5
Jude, Shelby M.
10/12
Krumholtz, Victoria G.
10/19
Marsh, Jacob A.
10/26
Osborne, Karen J.
11/2
Ramirez, Vanessa
11/9
Vecchio, Gabrielle R.
Part 2
Exercise in Frequency Distributions