Psy 633

Announcements
12/19/12 I have graded final exams and calculated final grades for t he course. To view your grades open the Excel spreadsheet and locate your ID# I assigned you for this course. If you have any questions or concerns about your grades or performance, please see me in person when classes begin again in January. Thank you! Happy Holidays!
Final Psy 633 Grade Sheet

WEEK	TOPIC
1 8/27-8/29	Course Introduction Design Overview The Nature of Good Design Extra Design Resources Scientific Method and Research Strategies--Notes I will be using
2 9/3-9/5	No classes 9/3 due to labor day holiday Theories & Hypotheses For 9/5: Bring 1 copy of an abstract/excerpt from a research article or school psychology thesis that specifies the theory and/or specific hypotheses being tested.
3 9/10 9/12	Experimental Research vs. Quasi-Experimental Research Experimental Designs--Repeated Measures Designs Emailed Articles: Drinking Glucose and Psychotherapy Using Distance Assignment 1: Typed, thoughtful answers to the Questions for Discussion at the end of BOTH articles (10 points) Emailed Articles: Project Trust and Seat Belt Use Assignment 2: Typed, thoughtful answers to the Questions for Discussion at the end of BOTH articles (10 points)
4 9/17 9/19	Correlational Research vs. Causal-Comparative Research Burke Johnson's article about Correlational and Causal-Comp. research in education Emailed Articles: Social Support and Correlates of Optimism Assignment 3: Typed, thoughtful answers to the Questions for Discussion at the end of BOTH articles (10 points) Emailed Articles: Nonverbal Receptive Abilities and Profession of Psych. Scale Assignment 4: Typed, thoughtful answers to the Questions for Discussion at the end of BOTH articles (10 points) Please add this question to the end of Assign 4--Johnson (a) Please summarize the debate (or misunderstanding) discussed in Burke Johnson's article. (b) What are Johnson's suggestions for resolving the confusion?
5 9/24 9/26	Descriptive Research: Observational and Surveys Read the Survey Research section and Unobtrusive Measures section from the Research Methods Knowledge Base Emailed Articles: Measure of Racial Behavior and College Students' Responses Assignment 5: Typed, thoughtful answers to the Questions for Discussion at the end of BOTH articles (10 points) Overview of Research Designs
6 10/1 10/3	Reliability and Validity Read the Construct Validity and Reliability sections from the Research Methods Knowledge Base Validity notes Threats to Internal and External Validity--my notes Emailed Articles: Chapman-Cook Reading Test and Moral Justification Scale Assignment 6: Typed, thoughtful answers to the Questions for Discussion at the end of BOTH articles (10 points) Bring a research article or thesis to class and be prepared to evaluate the study's reliability and validity. Also how were these issues addressed by the author(s)?
7 10/8 10/10 (midterm)	Review of Designs, Reliability, & Validity Summary of validity and designs Take-home exam day--no class meeting on 10/10
8 10/17	No classes 10/15 due to Fall Breather Midterm Exam due beginning of class 10/17 Read the entire Analysis section from the Research Methods Knowledge Base Power and Parametric Assumptions Hypothesis testing and t-tests Hypothesis tests, effect size, & power (my background notes)
9 10/22 10/24	t-tests One-sample t-test t-test example 1--analysis output (independent samples) t-test example 2 (independent samples) t-test example 3 -SPSS instructions (one-sample) t-test example 4 --SPSS instructions (related samples) Introduce Lab Assignment 1: t-tests , Due Monday, 10/29 Meet in computer lab--Bridges 364--Please bring a jump drive and your calculator!
10 10/29 10/31	ANOVA Introduction to ANOVA Factorial Analysis of Variance Notes Factorial ANOVA--hormones & food SPSS datasheet Factorial ANOVA--gender x hormones results section Intro to ANOVA (my background notes) Factorial Designs (my background notes) Introduce Lab Assignment 2: ANOVA, Due Monday, 11/5 Meet in computer lab--Bridges 364
11 11/5 11/7	Bivariate Correlation & Regression Linear Regression Notes Linear & Multiple Regression Correlation & Regression (my background notes) Introduce Lab Assign. 3: Simple Correlation & Regression, Due Monday, 11/12 Meet in Computer Lab--BR 364
12 11/12 11/14	Multiple Regression Hierarchical vs. Step-wise Regression Linear & Multiple Regression Introduce Lab Assignment 4: Multiple Regression, Due Monday, 11/19 Download this data file for Lab 4 Meet in Computer Lab--BR 364
13 11/19 11/21	MANOVA MANOVA Notes One-way MANOVA example Garson's extensive MANOVA notes No classes 11/21-11/23 due to Fall Break
14 11/26 11/28	Ethics in Research: Online NIH Ethics Training (no class meeting) Notes--Ethical Principles ANCOVA-MANCOVA ANCOVA notes ANCOVA-MANCOVA notes
15 12/3 12/5	Parametric vs. Nonparametric Statistics Chi-Square Notes Goodness of Fit Car example data Test for Independence Hair example data Introduce Lab Assignment 5 and distribute take-home final exam Meet in Computer Lab--BR 364, Lab Assignment 5 due Monday, 12/10
12/10	Wrap up--Attendance Required--Lab Assignment 5 due at beginning of class Final Exam due to my mailbox by 4:30 pm on Thursday, December 13th

Course Description
Principles of univariate, bivariate and non-parametric statistics, including inferential tests, correlation, and regression, as well as critical analysis and interpretation of school-psychology relevant research articles. Includes principles of experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational research, focusing on designs, validity, power, effect size, and ethical principles.

Selected readings from journal articles and MSUM School Psychology theses.

Expectations: Students are expected to attend all classes, participate actively in discussions of assigned readings, complete all in-class and homework exercises, and pass a mid-term and final exam.

Evaluation and Grading: Below is a general list of assignments for this semester. Specific assignments and due dates will be discussed in class and posted on the course website.

Grades will be assigned using the following scale: A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79%

Policies: Late work may be penalized grade-wise: -5% per school day. All work will look professional – e.g., typed, well organized, etc. (If unsure, ask the instructor).

Special Accommodations: Students with disabilities who believe they may need an accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Director of Disability Services at 477-4318 (Voice) or 1-800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY), Flora Frick 154 as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Information regarding Disability Services is available at http://web.mnstate.edu/disability/ .

Instructor: Christine Malone, Ph.D.	Office: Bridges 360 G
Email: malonech@mnstate.edu	Phone: 477-2804
Office: MWF 9 – 10:15; TH 9 – 11:45 and by appt.	Website: http://web.mnstate.edu/malonech
Class Meets: MW 1:30 – 2:20 in Center for Business 106 203