In this course we will cover issues related to designs and analysis of experiments used in psychological research. Students will have the opportunity to apply important quantitative reasoning skills related to research in the behavioral sciences.

Topics include completely randomized designs, randomized block designs, repeated measures designs, latin square, hierarchical designs, split-plot designs, etc. Statistical principles and analysis (such as power and planned comparison) also will be discussed.

QUIZZES AND PROBLEM SETS

There will be a 30-min quiz every other week at the beginning of the class. The quiz will contain the material taught in the previous two weeks (and maybe plus the material to be covered in the lecture that week).

Problem sets will be assigned once a while and are due a week later on Wednesday at the beginning of class. No late homework, please.

TAKE-HOME READINGS AND CLASS PRESENTATION

In addition to the textbook, several take-home readings will be assigned to groups and will be discussed 1-2 weeks later. Students are required to give presentations in class. Class participation (including Q/A) is important.