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Mathematical Statistics in Psychology (SL_049)

About Study Course

Department: Statistics Unit
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Evija Nagle
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Other Sub-Branches of Psychology; Psychology

Objective

To develop the ability of students to choose and reasonably apply statistical methods appropriate for the purpose of psychological research, data type and analysis conditions, to process and analyze data, to correctly interpret the obtained statistical results and to use them in formulating justified research conclusions.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of general psychology and knowledge of mathematics and computer science at secondary education level.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.The student describes the basic concepts of mathematical statistics and their role in psychological research.

Skills

1.The student is able to prepare, enter, and code psychological research data for statistical analysis.

Competence

1.The student is able to select an appropriate statistical analysis method according to the research question, hypotheses, and data type.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Psychology1BachelorRequiredEvija Nagle
Psychology 1BachelorRequiredEvija Nagle
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