Posted November 13, 2007
Psychology 343
Statistical Methods in Behavioral Science
Fall, 2007
(call number 26326)
General
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Lecturer: |
Dr. Levine (1042B BSB; 996-6133; contact by e-mail ) Click here for Dr.
Levine’s Office
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Lectures: |
11:00 to 11:50 Tuesdays & Thursdays in Engineering Research Facility, room 1023
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Text: |
Statistics without
Tears, Classic Edition, |
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Derek Rowntree; Allyn & Bacon, 2004 |
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Final Exam: |
Thursday, December 13 This is now
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IMPORTANT!
You will need to have a calculator
to use in quizzes and the final. You cannot use a programmable, statistical, or
graphic calculator. You must have a simple ADD/SUBTRACT/MULTIPLY/DIVIDE/SQUARE-ROOT ONLY calculator. Simple memory (M+/RECALL) is optional. You will not be allowed to use a more
sophisticated calculator in exams. If your calculator has any
statistical functions, you will be working with pencil and paper. (Simple calculators are available in groceries and drugstores for about
$10).
Tables that you will need to solve some of the homework problems are
available on Blackboard (under Course
Documents). Homework problems, sample problem solutions, any
other supplemental or explanatory material that may be requested, and some
detailed background material will be available on Blackboard. The first week’s homework is available from the
syllabus or from Blackboard; all subsequent assignments will be on Blackboard only
(under Assignments). Sample problems and their
detailed solutions will be available on Blackboard
(under Course Documents). You are strongly urged to
study them, both for guidance in doing the homework and for the points they
illustrate – consider them as required reading. The detailed background
and derivations are for those who would like a deeper understanding of the real
reasons for and logic of the formulae; they are entirely optional, but may be
found under Course Documents.
Click here for the Syllabus
A Study
guide will be available (toward the end of the semester) on Blackboard
(under Course Documents); it
is for guidance only, and does not necessarily include everything on the exams
(nor do we promise everything in the guide will be on the exams).
Note that homework problems will be posted on Blackboard (in Assignments); grades on homework and quizzes will also be posted on Blackboard as they become available.
ATTENDANCE: This isn’t high school
– attendance is not taken. However, attendance is strongly encouraged; if
you don’t hear the material and the particular emphasis that is given,
don’t expect to do well on the tests. Any changes (such as what material
will be on a quiz) will be announced in class – students are responsible
to know about these changes. Easter Eggs (see the Syllabus) will be announced
in lecture, and bonus points can only be earned in lecture.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: In
fairness to the vast majority of students who take their college career
seriously, no form of cheating will be tolerated. If you are caught
cheating on any exam in this class, you will fail the entire class and I will
file official judicial charges against you immediately with the Dean of
Students, who will place a notice about the incident in your permanent record.
There will be no exceptions to this policy.
Cheating
includes, but is not limited to, looking on others' papers or letting them look
on yours during a test, and copying or giving others test answers.
Reminder: LAS students may drop courses through Friday of the first week using UIC Express phone registration or the online Student Access System. Between then and 5th week, undergraduates are entitled to a total of four optional late drops for the duration of their enrollment in LAS. Late drops require an appointment with an LAS advisor (996-3366) and appear as a "W" on the transcript.
Important: Enrollment
in this course is limited to students who have completed Math 090 or Math 118 and PSCH 242,
and
who are majors in either Psychology or Neuroscience.
While the registration system allows others to register, they will be
dropped from the course later in the semester, and cannot receive credit
for any work they may have completed. Please do not attempt to register (drop now if you have) so others who have met the requirements will be
able to register for the course.
Students are not permitted to attend any class unless they are officially enrolled.
Students with disabilities who require accommodations for access and
participation in this course must be registered with the Office of Disability
Services (ODS). Please contact ODS at 312-413-2103 (voice) or 312-413-0123
(TTY). Of course, you will also need to inform either your TA or Dr. Levine of
your requirements so we can implement them. Be sure to remind Dr. Levine of your
needs in a timely manner (a week or so before the final).