This course offers an introduction to the basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration is given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation.

Statistics is NOT a math course! (◕‿◕) Yes, we will use math, but only as a tool to explore hypotheses and conduct research. My goal is to train you to think like a researcher.

• Click here for a sample course schedule for a 17-week online (ONL) course.

• Click here for a sample course schedule for a 17-week hybrid (HY) course.

Aron, Coups, & Aron (2013). Statistics for Psychology. (6th Edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

• A majority of student's understanding of the material will be coming from the textbook.

• Students may rent or purchase the printed textbook or the eBook.

• For the purpose of this course, the printed textbook is preferred for easy use during exams and referencing page numbers.

• Students are encouraged to purchase a used copy of the printed textbook, which may be found at online stores such as Amazon, Chegg, etc.

• MyStatsLab is NOT required for this course.

• Students are required to have a scientific calculator or, at minimum, the calculator must have ability to square root. Graphing calculators are acceptable but not necessary.

• Students will need access to a personal computer and/or laptop with access to internet via a broadband connection.

• Students will also require a webcam with microphone or have webcam built-in to computer/laptop.

• This course will use Canvas, a learning management system (LMS). Students will login using their MEID.

• Google Chrome is the preferred browser for Canvas.

• Students will be required to download the following testing software during the first week of classes to complete quizzes & exams: Respondus LockDown Browser + Monitor.

• Google Chromebooks DO NOT work with the Respondus software. Thus, students will need to find an alternative computer/laptop for testing.

• Students enrolled in Dr. Z's PSY 230 courses will receive a PRINTED course packet of handouts (lectures, examples, & activity) AND problem sets for the ENTIRE semester. The entire packet is 90+ pages, double-sided (or a total of 180 pages). The course fee that students have already paid is used to cover the printing cost of this course packet.

• Students are recommended to have printer access, though it is NOT required. All documents will be posted on Canvas in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats for students to access in the event that you lose or misplace the course packet.

• Students must be able to access Maricopa Gmail or have their Maricopa Gmail forwarded to a personal email account that is checked regularly.

• Online (ONL) course is asynchronous, meaning that all instruction will be on student's own time. In other words, this course will NOT have "live" instruction via Zoom meetings.

• Dr. Z will be available for online meetings/office hours using WebEx for Maricopa (WebEx is like Zoom) if students want some face-to-face time to ask questions.

• One chapter will be covered per week.

• Each week will be its own module with weekly readings, activities, and assignments:

  • Reading: textbook, YouTube videos, and instructor videos.

  • Activity: handout that involves application of reading and instructor videos.

  • Discussion Board (DB): Individual Response and Feedback to Classmates, usually based on weekly Activity.

  • Chapter Quizzes.

  • Problem Sets.

• Each module will open on Monday and end on Sunday. Assignments will be due on their designated day throughout the week.

• A general course orientation video is provided.

• A hybrid (HY) course replaces some in-class time with online learning activities completed outside of class. In-person meetings will be used for practicing examples, reviewing online learning activities, collaboration, and discussion.

• ESSENTIAL: Students will be expected to complete certain online learning activities BEFORE attending In-Person Class on Thursday. These required online learning activities will be clearly stated on Canvas at the start of every week/module. Students will NOT be successful in this hybrid course if they do not come prepared for In-Person Class on Thursdays.

• IN-PERSON: Students will be expected to attend In-Person Class on Thursdays at the scheduled time.

• One chapter will be covered per week.

• Each week will be its own module with weekly readings, activities, and assignments:

  • ESSENTIAL: Reading & videos are to be completed BEFORE attending In-Person Class on Thursday.

  • ESSENTIAL: Nearpod Lesson is an asynchronous interactive lecture that includes short-answer questions, YouTube videos, and mini-lecture videos. Nearpod Lesson is to be completed BEFORE attending In-Person Class on Thursday.

  • Activity: handout that involves application of reading and instructor videos.

  • Discussion Board (DB): Individual Response and Feedback to Classmates, usually based on weekly Activity.

  • Chapter Quizzes.

  • Problem Sets.

• Each module will open on Monday and end on Sunday. Assignments will be due on their designated day throughout the week.

• A general course orientation video is provided.