Welcome - Fundamentals of Applied Statistics and Research Design PSYR 6003   Fundamentals of Applied Statistics and Research Design
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of core statistical procedures in psychiatry with an emphasis on the general linear model. Common methods of analysis using multiple software packages will be covered as will the theory behind the methodology. The course will also include an overview of the scientific method as it pertains to statistical analysis and how to apply the learned statistical procedures as a function of type of data, experimental design, and hypotheses under investigation.
FORMAT:

• Lecture
• Lab

LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK: 0
PREREQUISITES: No prerequisites are required; however, students are expected to have some knowledge of basic statistics, equivalent to one ore more undergraduate courses in statistics. This includes a general understanding of undergraduate-level statistical principles such as inferential statistics, p-values, confidence intervals, error, and hypothesis testing). Students outside of the MScP program require the course director’s approval.