RESEARCH DESIGN and ANALYSIS – (PSY 3392)

SYLLABUS FOR FALL 2005

Instructor: Dr. Betty Edelman

(972)883-4291, bedelman@utdallas.edu
GR 4.202C – Office hours – Monday 3:00pm to 4:00pm
TA: Jack Birchfield,
Office hours – Monday and Wednesday 11:30 to 12:30

Prerequisite:
• PSY 2317 – Statistics for Psychology or
• PSY 3390 – Strategies of Research or
• STAT 1342

Abstract: This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to apply basic statistical
methods to the design and analysis of experiments. Subject areas include: descriptive
statistics (e.g., mean, variance, standard deviation), simple probability, distributions (e.g.,
normal, F), simple correlation and regression, concepts of multiple regression, and
inferential statistics (e.g., hypothesis testing, criterion, sources of error, analysis of
variance between subjects and repeated measures, factorial designs, planned
comparisons, and intensity of an effect.) The relationship between regression and
analysis of variance is emphasized.

Course Requirements:
Materials
- Required textbooks
1. Experimental Design and Research Methods for Undergraduate
Students, Version 2, Abdi, Edelman, Dowling, Valentin,
Posamentier
2. PSY 3392 – Research Design and Analysis Student Workbook,
Version 4, Edelman, Valentin, Choi, Drege, Abdi, Dowling
- A simple pocket calculator.

Attendance is required for all classes. If tests are missed, no make-ups will be
provided unless you supply a medical certificate or other documentation for a
necessary absence. If you know ahead that you must be absent, supply a note in
advance and, if justified, necessary arrangements will be made. If a test is missed,
and the absence is not excused, the grade given will be 0. Homework will be
graded and assignments not turned in will also result in a grade of 0. Homework
must be turned in on time.

Research Exposure Credits Requirement: Because this is a core course you must
complete 2 research exposure credits by November 29. See the research exposure
credits form for instructions. If you do not meet this requirement on time you will
receive an incomplete (grade of X) for the course until the research credits are
completed.
Evaluation: – All tests are open book and open notes
• 5 tests (70%)
• Homework assignments (20%) – must be turned in on time
• Attendance (10%) – based on percentage of classes attended

The attendance grade is computed as the percent of classes attended. There are 28
classes. If you attend 26 classes (93% attendance) your attendance grade is 93.
Absences due to illness, sports participation, or other serious emergencies are
excused. You must supply a written note (or email) and documentation.

The homework assignments are all in the Student Workbook. Place your answers
on the forms provided. Remove the pages and staple together to turn in. Be sure
to put your name on the homework. Homework will be graded and returned to
you before the test on the material.

Grade Assignment Policy:

Grades will be assigned based on your numeric average computed from the three parts
listed above.
• 93 – 100 = A
• 90 – 92 = A-
• 88 – 89 = B+
• 83 – 87 = B
• 80 – 82 = B-
• 78 – 79 = C+
• 73 – 77 = C
• 70 – 72 = C-
• 68 – 69 = D+
• 63 – 67 = D
• 60 – 62 = D-
• Below 60 = F

I do not provide extra credit work.

 Research Design and Analysis: Fall 2005

SCHEDULE

Date Lecture Homework Reading

08/22/05 Introduction Text Chapter 1
Descriptive Statistics

08/24/05 Intro to Probability Text Chapter 2

08/29/05 Elementary Probability HW due – Chapter 1 Text Chapter 2

Bayes Theorem

08/31/05 Probability Distributions HW due – Chapter 2 Text Chapter 3

09/05/05 ------------ Holiday ------------- ------------------------ ------------------------

09/07/05 Experimental Design HW due – Chapter 3 Text Chapter 4

Workbook Chap 4
09/12/05 Correlation Text Chapter 5

09/14/05 **TEST 1 (Chap 1, 2, 3, 4)** ------------------------ ------------------------

09/19/05 Statistical Test HW due – Chapter 5 Text Chapter 6

09/21/05 Regression HW due – Chapter 6 Text Chapter 7

09/26/05 Regression

09/28/05 One factor ANOVA S(A) HW due – Chapter 7 Text Chapter 8

10/03/05 One factor ANOVA S(A) Text Chapter 9

10/05/05 **TEST 2 (Chap 5, 6, & 7)** ------------------------ ------------------------

10/10/05 One factor ANOVA S(A) Text Chapter 9

10/12/05 ANOVA Regression View HW due – Chapter 8/9 Text Chapter 10

 Date Lecture Homework Reading
10/17/05 Planned Comparisons HW due – Chapter 10 Text Chapter 11

10/19/05 Contrast Computation

10/24/05 **TEST 3 (Chap 8, 9, 10)** ------------------------ ------------------------

10/26/05 Experimental Design HW due – Chapter 11 Text Chapter 12

10/31/05 Two factor ANOVA S(A × B) Text Chapter 13

11/02/05 Two factor ANOVA S(A × B)

11/07/05 **TEST 4 (Chap 11, 12) ** ------------------------ -----------------------

11/09/05 Repeated Measures S × A HW due – Chapter 13 Text Chapter 14

Part b only
11/14/05 Repeated Measures S × A Text Chapter 14

11/16/05 Partially Repeated Measures HW due – Chapter 14 Text Chapter 16

S(A) × B

11/21/05 Review HW – Chap 16 – Bring

to class for self
correction

11/23/05 ---------- no class ------------- ------------------------- ---------------------

11/28/05 Review

11/30/05 **TEST 5 – (Chap 13, 14, 16) ------------------------ ------------------------

11:00am
1 hour
45
minutes