Statistics and data science for psychology

In this unit you will be provided with an applied understanding of statistics and data science methods commonly used in Psychological Sciences.

The unit has an applied focus and emphasises learning both the theory and interpretation of statistics as well as the practical application of statistics and data management through programming and software (data science). You will engage in weekly workshops that scaffold your skills and gain feedback from other students. Afterwards, you will complete independent assessments to showcase your: development of technical data management and analysis skills; interpretation of data; writing and criticism; and understanding and application of statistical theory as it relates to complex real-world psychological problems.

The content is contextualised through applied problems and examples from Psychological Science, including a diverse range of psychosocial and health-related variables, to help you understand how the tools can be used to support professional psychologists and research.