Psy 633 Statistics/Methods for School Psychologists   
Course ID:  000482   Fall 2017

Instructor:  Christine Malone, Ph.D. Office Hours:  MWF 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Email:  malonech@mnstate.edu  Web materials: D2L Brightspace
Phone:  218-477-2804    Class Meets: MW 1:00 – 1:50 in Bridges 267
Office: Bridges 360 G  

                                                                 

                                                                                             

                

 

 Course Schedule

WEEK

 TOPIC

1 
8/21
8/23


Introduction to course
Design Overview and The Nature of Good Design

2
8/28
8/30

               
Theories & Hypotheses
Experimental Research and Quasi-Experimental Research

3
9/4
9/6


No classes 9/4 Labor Day
Discuss Articles #10 ___________, #11 ___________, #13 ___________
Article Assign. 1 due 9/6

4
9/11
9/13


Correlational Research and Causal-Comparative Research
Discuss Articles #7 ___________, #9 ___________, #23 ___________
Article Assign. 2 due 9/13

5
9/18
9/20


Survey Research and Pre-Experimental Research
Discuss Articles #3 ___________, #18___________
Article Assign. 3 due 9/20

6
9/25
9/27


Program Evaluation and Meta-Analysis
Discuss Articles #27 ___________, #38 ___________
Article Assign. 4 due 9/27

7 
10/2
10/4


Reliability and Validity   
 Effect Size

8
10/9







10/11


Hypothesis Testing, Effect size, & Power 
Background notes:  Single Sample t-test   Independent Samples t-test  

Paired Samples 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)
 t-test example 5-SPSS instructions (independent samples)
  Lab 1      Meet in Br 364 Computer Lab. Please bring SPSS book, flash drive (if necessary), and calculator.     K&F Ch. 7 data    
Midterm Exam due beginning of class 10/11
Lab 1 due to D2L by 5 pm 10/16

9
10/16



10/18


Single-factor ANOVA   Power & Parametric Assumptions
 Intro to ANOVA           Repeated Measures ANOVA    (my background notes)
K&F Ch. 10  data (One-way between groups ANOVA):  Sample Results Section
K&F Ch.  12  data  (One-way within subjects ANOVA)  Sample Results Section
Lab 2      WJ mock data set   
 Lab 2 due to D2L by 5 pm 10/23

10
10/23



10/25


Factorial ANOVA
 Factorial Designs (my background notes) & Calculating factorial ANOVA
Factorial ANOVA--hormones & gender SPSS datasheet
Factorial ANOVA--gender x hormones results section
Lab 3         WJ mock data set
Lab 3 due to D2L by 5 pm 10/30

11
10/30 lab




11/1 lab


Bivariate Correlation & Regression
Linear Regression Notes
Linear & Multiple Regression
Correlation & Regression (my background notes)
Regression worksheet
Lab 4
Lab 4 due to D2L by 5 pm 11/6

12
11/6


11/8 lab


Multiple Regression
Linear & Multiple Regression      Multiple Regression Output Exercise
Multiple regression discussion questions     Multiple Regression Chapter
lab 5  practice             SPSS data file for lab 5  practice  

13 
 11/13 lab


11/15 lab


 Lab 5  (cont.)    SPSS data for Lab 5
 
 Lab 5 due to D2L by 5 pm 11/15


Wrap up Lab 5

Parametric Stats summary 
Power & Parametric Assumptions
Stats decision flow chart
Intro to Stats  (Scales of measurement)

Extra Resources:

MANOVA Notes
One-way MANOVA example

Mertler & Vannatta MANOVA Chapter

  MANOVA Discussion Questions

  MANOVA Gifted Learners research article

14
11/20


11/22


No class meeting 11/20      Work on:  Online NIH Ethics Training
Notes--Ethical Principles      MSUM IRB       Sample submission    Preparing IRB Materials
No classes 11/22-11/24 Fall Break

15
11/27 lab






11/29lab

Parametric vs. Nonparametric Statistics
Chi-Square Notes
 Lab 6 Practice with sample Results sections 
Text preference data       Acad. performance x self-esteem data
Other Resources: Goodness of Fit       Car example data   Results section
Test for Independence    Hair example data   Results section
 Example
  Lab 6
Lab 6 due to D2L by 5 pm 12/4

12/4

Last day of regular classes
Final Exam distributed 12/4 and due Mon., 12/11 by 4 pm

 

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. Prerequisite: One course in statistics.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:   

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice, data-based decision-making and accountability
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of how research and research based practice impacts the role of school psychologists and the principles of school psychology practice and development.
  3. Display knowledge of various research methods and techniques
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of research ethics
  5. Utilize a variety of information resources and show familiarity with technology used in research

Academic Honesty: See the MSUM Student Handbook.  https://www.mnstate.edu/student-handbook/


Required texts: 

A Cross Section of Educational Research (5th Edition) by Lawrence S. Lyne

A Simple Guide to IBM SPSS Statistics (12th  Ed. Version 20 OR  13th Ed. Version 22) by Lee A. Kirkpatrick and Brooke C. Feeney


On-line Resources
Garson, G. D. (2012) Testing Statistical Assumptions.  www.statisticalassociates.com/assumptions.pdf (paste into browser)

 Plous, S. (2007).  Research Methods and Statistics Links by Subtopic. Social Psychology Network. http://www.socialpsychology.org/methods.htm

StatSoft, Inc. (2007). Electronic Statistics Textbook. Tulsa, OK: StatSoft. http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/stathome.html 

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

Discussion Leaders are expected to lead a 12-15 minute discussion about their assigned article.  Do not simply ask for responses from the assigned discussion questions. Instead use the assigned discussion questions as a springboard for deeper, focused questioning in a few areas of your choosing.  Use some visuals and outside resources (e.g., PowerPoint slides that display your questions, webpages that illustrate a point or example, another relevant research article, etc) to help the audience focus on your questions and to provide prompts/background/support for answers (should your audience be stumped).  Please turn in your PowerPoint slides (in handout form) and be sure your discussion questions are written out within the presentation.  I would suggest that you prepare about three main questions (some of those may contain shorter follow-up questions) to be sure you fill your minutes.  If you do not get to all of your questions, that is okay as long as your time was filled with relevant, productive, well-reasoned discussion about your assigned article and research design. You are responsible for your portion of class on your assigned discussion day.  If an emergency arises, make arrangements for another student to lead in your place (if possible).

 

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 without a documented excuse will be penalized grade-wise:  -- 15 percent per school day.  All work will look professional – e.g., typed, well organized, properly referenced, etc. (If unsure, ask the instructor).

 

Special Accommodations:  Minnesota State University Moorhead is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. Accessibility Resources (AR) is the campus office that collaborates with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange accommodations.

If you are registered with the AR and have a current Accommodation Letter, please schedule an appointment to visit with me, during my office hours, to discuss implementation of your accommodations.

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