Required Texts (same as Psy 231 Spring 2008): 
Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences. (2006, 2^nd ed.). F.J. Gravetter & L.B. Forzano.
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. (2007, 7th edition). F.J. Gravetter & L.B. Wallnau.
Writing Papers in Psychology. (2006, 7th edition). R.L. Rosnow & M. Rosnow.

 Prerequisites: Psychology 231 or equivalent.

 Course Description: This course is a continuation of Psy 231: Statistics/Methods I and covers primarily inferential statistical procedures and various experimental designs.

 Course Objectives:

1.  To continue hypothesis testing with between- and within-subjects designs.

                2.  To expose students to analysis of variance designs (simple and complex).

                3.  To expose students to measures of effect size and power.

                4.  To expose students to multiple comparison tests.

                5.  To expose students to chi-square tests.

                6.  To present computer applications of these statistical analyses, using SPSS. 

Assigned Reading: Reading assignments will come from the three texts (Designated G&F and G&W in the course schedule. Readings from R&R will be added throughout the semester). These readings should be completed before class. It is expected that students keep up with reading assignments and raise questions as necessary.

 Homework Assignments: (200 pts) There will be 10 lab assignments worth 20 points each. Assignments will be posted on the web and discussed in class. A portion of most assignments will require students to work through specific problems presented in the Gravetter & Wallnau Statistics text. The remainder of each assignment will involve in-lab written or computer tasks designed to provide hands-on experience with concepts and analyses presented during lecture sessions. Lab assignments often will require the use of information covered in lecture; additional directions and help will be available during lab meetings. Therefore, missing more than a couple of class meetings will surely affect your grades on corresponding lab assignments. Missing lab sessions will require you to make up in-lab activities on your own time and will often result in a late assignment (see the next paragraph for late penalties).

 Due dates for assignments will be posted in the course schedule. Assignments must be turned in at the beginning of the class session in which they are due. Assignments must be stapled and neatly written or typed, with all calculations displayed and the final answer clearly marked. Please be sure to indicate your name and lab day on all assignments.

Assignments may not be submitted via email. Late assignments will not be accepted without a doctor’s excuse or other supporting documentation. Lab sessions are scheduled for Tuesdays (section 000339) or Thursdays (section 000338) from 3 – 4:30 pm in Bridges 364. Please remember to register for the appropriate lab session in addition to registering for the course.

 In-Class Check-ups: (64 pts) Short in-class problem sets will be presented for opportunities to check your understanding of recently covered material. There will be 10 check-ups presented, with each worth 8 points. Grades will be based on 8 checks, so students may miss or drop two check-ups throughout the semester. Check-ups will be unannounced; therefore attendance is crucial in order to gain these points. Both completion and accuracy will be scored. Check-ups must be completed individually (no group work). Students may consult the text, notes, and other course materials; however, students must complete the questions in the time span allotted (usually about 10 minutes). There will be no make-ups for in-class check-ups (no exceptions). Keep in mind that you may earn extra credit points as described below to compensate for missed check-ups beyond the two allowed.

 Exams: (250 pts) This class will have 4 exams, including a cumulative final exam. Exams 1, 2, and 3 will be worth 50 points each. Exam 4 (the cumulative final) will be worth 100 points. The questions will be a combination of short answer, computation, multiple choice, and true/false formats.

 Make-Up Policy: If you know you will miss an exam due to an excused absence, alert the instructor about 1 week prior to the exam so that arrangements can be made for you to take the test before the scheduled time. If you miss an exam for medical reasons, you must provide documentation of illness. Any request to take an exam after the scheduled time must be accompanied by a written excuse from the health center or attending physician (in the case of a medical reason), or some other kind of documentation. Otherwise, no make-up exam will be given. I reserve the right to refuse a make-up for an unexcused missed exam.

 Extra Credit: Extra credit will be given for participation in experiments run in the department. Students can receive up to 16 extra credit points from research participation (2 for each 15 minutes of participation). If participation in research is not possible, see your professor for alternative projects.

Additional extra credit may be offered for some in-class activities. These opportunities will be unannounced.

 Course Grading Policy: Final grades will be determined from a total of 514 points. Final grades will be assigned as follows:

A = 462-514 points (90-100%)
B = 409-461 points (80-89%)
C = 357-408 points (70-79%)
D = 306-356 points (60-69%)
F = 305 points or less (59% or less)

IMPORTANT: These grade cut-offs are fixed. The borders have already been relaxed to account for rounding, so monitor your progress and earn any necessary extra credit points to secure your grade category. 

Student Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of all information in the syllabus, including dates and procedures for assignments and grading; to frequently check the course web page for class announcements or changes; to complete the reading assignments before each class, to take an active role in learning the material; to seek out help from the professor as needed in a timely fashion; to monitor your performance in this class, including keeping track of your grades; and to inform the professor ahead of time in the case of special needs. Please arrive and leave class on time, so as not to disturb the professor or other students. Also, please remember to turn off phones and other electronic devices before class begins. Students displaying disruptive behavior will be asked to leave class.

 Incompletes: No incompletes will be given unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. University policy requires that the student sign a "Removal of Incomplete" contract with the instructor for completion of the work. Under this policy, an incomplete will automatically be converted to an F if the work is not completed in one semester.

 Academic honesty: Copying test answers or papers from classmates or other sources (including the web) is considered plagiarism and is the equivalent of scholarly or "literary" stealing. Such activities reflect shabby standards of personal integrity and such conduct is professionally unethical. In the event that you are caught plagiarizing or copying, you will be failed in the course, regardless of the level of work on other class activities.

 Special Accommodations: Students with disabilities who believe they may need an accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Coordinator of Disability Services, at 477-5859 (voice) or 1-800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY) in CMU 114 as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.