1st cycle of studies in Psychology

Statistics applied to Psychology III

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Estatística Aplicada à Psicologia III

Course code:9219205

José Américo Almeida De Brito

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

This curricular unit aims at conveying theoretical and practical knowledge of Multivariate Statistics with applications to research instruments in Psychology, namely in the development, validation and application of questionnaires.

The competences to develop are the following:

  • Identification and interpretation of associations between variables in multivariate analysis of data.
  • Identification and validation of the assumptions for multivariate analysis of data.
  • Application of multivariate methods of data analysis in research work in Psychology, using the SPSS software.
  • Characterization of samples and description of results of experimental and empirical studies, according to APA standards.
Syllabus:
  1. Cluster analysis.
  2. Principal components analysis.
  3. Factor analysis.
  4. Discriminant analysis.
  5. Logistic regression.
  6. Measurement precision and accuracy on social sciences.
  7. Applications to research in psychology.
 
Suggested Bibliography:
  • Reis E (2001) Estatística Multivariada Aplicada, 2nd ed., Lisboa: Edições Sílabo. ISBN 972-618-165-8
  • Maroco J (2007) Análise Estatística com utilização do SPSS, 3rd ed., Lisboa: Edições Sílabo.ISBN 972-618-452-2
  • APA (2009)  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed., Washington, DC: APA. ISBN 978143380615
  • Hill MM & Hill A (2008) Investigação por Questionário, 2nd ed., Lisboa: Edições Sílabo. ISBN: 9789726182733
  • Elmes DG, Kantowitz BH & Roediger III HL (1995) Research Methods in Psychology, 5th ed., St. Paul: West Publishing Company. ISBN 0-314-04458-2