Psychology 513-001 Syllabus - Spring 2009
Instructor: Dr. Michael D. Biderman; Holt 350; O: 423-425-4268; H: 423-267-2289 (Please call between 9 AM and 9 PM) Mobile: 423-316-9504.
Required Texts:
Miles, J. & Shevlin, M. (2001). Applying Regression & Correlation: A Guide for Students and Researchers. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Spector, P. (1992). Summated Rating Scale construction: An introduction. (Sage University Series on Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences, 07-082). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
DeVellis, R. F. (2003).. Scale Development: Theory and Applications. 2nd Ed. (Sage Applied Social Research Methods Series, Volume 26). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Handouts. (May be replaced by a textbook re surveys and survey analysis, if I can find one.)
Prerequisites:Psychology 510/511 or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of SPSS
Week / Topic / Text1: 1/9 / Reliability; Validity / DeVellis (3, 4)
2: 1/16 / Validity; Scale Construction / DeVellis (4, 5) Spector
3: 1/23 / Scale Construction / Spector
4: 1/30 / Surveys / Handouts/Text on survey analysis
5: 2/6 / Presenting results of surveys / Reporting; Handouts
6: 2/13 / Test 1 - About 50 points. 1st hour; Bivariate Regression. / Miles & Shevlin appropriate chapters
7: 2/20 / Bivariate regression concepts
8: 2/27 / Bivariate Regression; Multiple Regression
9: 3/6 / Multiple Regression
10: 3/20 / Multiple Regression; Tests of Significance
11: 3/27 / Test 2: About 50 points. Nominal Independent Variables
12: 4/3 / Nominal Independent Variables; + Examples
13: 4/10 / Nonlinear Relationships
14: 4/17 / Nonadditive Relationships + Moderation
Final Exam: Tuesday, April 28. 5:30-7:30. About 75 points; mostly if not all multiple choice; comprehensive with emphasis on the material covered since the last midterm.
Last day to drop with a W is March 6.
Grading Scale: A: 90-100%; B: 80-90%; C: 65-80%; D: 50-65%; F: 0-50%
Graded Material: Tests (About 175 points)
Homework (30- 40 points)
Extra Credit:No more than 10 points, total.
One, perhaps two homework assignments may be data entry projects.
PSY 513-001 Syllabus continued.
Homework assignments and tests must be identified with PIN's only and those only on the back of the last page.
Put no identifying information on the front of any page of homework - put only your PIN on the back of the last page.
Assignments submitted with name or identifying information other than the PIN may lose points
Assignments are due by the end of class on the assigned due date. Those turned in after the due date will lose 1/2 point per school day.
The first late homework will be accepted without penalty if submitted before graded homework is returned.
Written submissions must be created by you. Plagiarized submissions will not be given credit and will be dealt with appropriately.
No more than 10 points may be earned from extra credit projects.
The semester ends when the final exam period is over. Nothing will be accepted after that time.
If you have a disability which may require assistance or accommodations, or you have questions related to any accommodations for testing, note takers, readers, etc., please speak with me as soon as possible. You may also contact the Office of Student Affairs (755-4534) with questions about such services.
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