psy111 - Research methods I - Statistical Modeling (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

psy111 - Research methods I - Statistical Modeling (Vollständige Modulbeschreibung)

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Modulbezeichnung Research methods I - Statistical Modeling
Modulkürzel psy111
Kreditpunkte 6.0 KP
Workload 180 h
Einrichtungsverzeichnis Department für Psychologie
Verwendbarkeit des Moduls
  • Master Neurocognitive Psychology (Master) > Mastermodule
Zuständige Personen
  • Hildebrandt, Andrea (Modulverantwortung)
  • Hildebrandt, Andrea (Prüfungsberechtigt)
Teilnahmevoraussetzungen
Enrolment in Master's programme Neurocognitive Psychology.
Kompetenzziele
Goals of module:
After completion of this module, students will have basic knowledge in managing and understanding quantitative data and conducting a wide variety of multivariate statistical analyses. They can apply the statistical methodology in terms of good scientific practice and interpret, evaluate and synthesize empirical results in basic and applied research contexts. Students will be aware of statistical misconceptions and they can overcome them.

Competencies:
++ interdisciplinary kowledge & thinking
++ statistics & scientific programming
++ data presentation & discussion
+ independent research
+ scientific literature
++ ethics / good scientific practice / professional behavior
++ critical & analytical thinking
++ scientific communication skills
+ group work
Modulinhalte

Part 1: Multivariate statistical modeling

  • Graphical representation of multivariate data
  • The Generalized Linear Modeling (GLM) framework
  • Multiple and moderated linear regression with quantitative and qualitative predictors
  • Logistic regression models
  • Multilevel regression (Generalized Linear Mixed Effects Modeling – GLMM)
  • Non-linear regression models (Polynomial regression, regression splines and local regression)
  • Path modeling
  • Factor analysis (exploratory & confirmatory)
  • Structural equation modeling (SEM; linear and non-linear) 


Part 2: Multivariate statistical modeling with R (seminar)

  • Data examples and applications of GLM, GLMM, polynomial, spline and local regression, path modeling, factor analyses and SEM
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Unterrichtssprache Englisch
Dauer in Semestern 1 Semester
Angebotsrhythmus Modul The module will start every winter term.
Aufnahmekapazität Modul unbegrenzt
Modulart Pflicht / Mandatory
Modullevel MM (Mastermodul / Master module)
Lehr-/Lernform Parts 1: lecture; Parts 2: seminar; additional tutorials are offered.
Vorkenntnisse Solid knowledge in basic statistics; otherwise please attend Introductory Course Statistics
Lehrveranstaltungsform Kommentar SWS Angebotsrhythmus Workload Präsenz
Vorlesung 2 WiSe 28
Seminar 2 WiSe 28
Tutorium
statistics
WiSe 0
Präsenzzeit Modul insgesamt 56 h
Prüfung Prüfungszeiten Prüfungsform
Gesamtmodul
end of winter term
The module will be tested with a written exam.

Required active participation for gaining credits:
attendance of at least 70% in the seminar within one semester (will be checked in StudIP)