W1: Getting Started on Statistical Thinking
This is a general orientation for PSYC 2520. Start here to learn more about how this course will work and get some intutions going about data and measurement
Goals
- Quick course orientation
- Show you how weekly modules will work
- Explore what data are and how measurements are made
- Get you ready for Week 2!
Instructions
Work through each of the following Prep, Try, and Apply sections.
- The Prep section will provide details on all the assigned material for Tuesday and Thursday each week.
- The Try section will contain any slides/links that may be used during class.
- The Apply section will provide instructions about assignment(s) due at the end of the week.
Prep
Before/End of Tuesday
- Read the syllabus for this course. If you have questions about the syllabus, then please ask them in class or on the pre-class survey.
- Complete the Pre-class survey!
Before Thursday
Watch: Introduction to Google Sheets. Leave an annotation to complete participation.
Read Chapter 1 from the Gravetter & Wallnau (2017) textbook. Leave an annotation for any questions you have.
Take the Skills Assessment Exam from the textbook (Appendix A) and submit a reflection. This will help me support you better in the course.
After Thursday
- See the Apply section.
Try
Here you will find the slides for each class session as well as links to any demos/activities we may do in class. Activities are only open for the duration of the class.
Slides
Activity Links
Apply
Here are the to-do’s for this week:
Submit Week 1 Quiz (due Sunday midnight)
Start working on Problem Set 1 (Chapter 1 problems)
If you haven’t already, take the Skills Assessment Exam from the textbook (Appendix A) and submit a reflection. This will help me support you better in the course.
Submit any lingering questions here!
Extra credit opportunities:
- Submit Pre-class survey (1 point)
- Submit Exra Credit Questions (1 point for 8 submissions)
- Submit Optional Meme Submission (1 point for winners!)