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Course PSYK353

Methods 5

Course offered :

  • Current semester

Number of credits 6
Course offered (semester) Autumn and spring.
Pre-requirements

Emnet er ein del av profesjonsstudiet. For å komme inn på profesjonsstudiet krevjast årsstudiet i psykologi (60 studiepoeng).

Schedule Schedule
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Language of Instruction

English and Norwegian

Pre-requirements

Due to the limited number of spaces available and special entry requirements, admission to the course is limited.

Learning Outcomes

The course introduces the students to survey methods and statistical procedures based on multiple regressions.

Contact Information

Information Centre: tel. (+47) 55 58 27 10.

E-mail: studieveileder.psyfa@uib.no

Course offered (semester)

Autumn and spring.

Language of Instruction

English and Norwegian

Department

Department of Psychosocial Science.

Aim and Content

The students shall have a command of basic aspects of survey design:

  • Selecting populations; analytical and statistical generalisation
  • Preparation of questionnaires
  • Pilot-testing
  • Strength analysis

 

The students gain experience with multiple regression and related analyses, including:

  • Multivariate analysis of categorial variables
  • Multiple regression and path analysis (partial and semipartial correlations, regression weights, multiple R, relationship with other methods, especially ANOVA)
  • Hierarchic models
  • Covariance analysis
  • Predicted scores

 

The students will acquire knowledge of Structural Equation Modelling, SEM) (covariance matrices, model construction principles, chi-square and other measurements of "fit")

 

In addition to getting practical experience in the use of relevant software, the students are introduced to the use of graphics in analysis work and in the presentation phase.

Learning Outcomes

The course introduces the students to survey methods and statistical procedures based on multiple regressions.

Pre-requirements

Due to the limited number of spaces available and special entry requirements, admission to the course is limited.

Teaching Methods

Instruction is in the form of:

  • lectures
  • practical exercises
  • group work
  • the submission of written work

Assessment methods

Approval of the course is the award of a "Pass" for a course exam.

Contact Information

Information Centre: tel. (+47) 55 58 27 10.

E-mail: studieveileder.psyfa@uib.no