PSY4210 Statistics and data science for psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY4210 Statistics and data science for psychology is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 25%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY4210
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY4210
1 unit list PSY4210 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: PSY4200, PSY4502
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree
Prerequisite: Completed Bachelors Degree and a major sequence in psychology approved by the Australian Psychological Society or qualification assessed as equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society, with a distinction average for third year psychology units.
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Software homework exercises (Approximately 3 hours per week)ExerciseCompetency hurdle20%
- Lab reports (Report A x 350 to 400 words 20% and Report B x 750 words 35% - Maximum 1,150 words)Written55%
- e-Exam (100 minutes)Exercise25%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critique psychological science research data presentation and analysis steps in accordance with the scientific method.
- 2
Ascertain commonly accepted advanced appropriate analysis techniques to answer questions in psychological science.
- 3
Apply modern software tools from current best practices in data science to manage and explore diverse psychological data and variables.
- 4
Interpret results from advanced statistical analyses.
- 5
Collaborate effectively and provide peer feedback to learn best data science practices.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
2 hour workshop per week covering theory and software applications. The expected undirected/private study to be completed by students will be approximately 9 hours a week. This will incorporate students completing regular exercises to gain familiarity with software tools, readings, and preparation and completion of the assessments.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kristy Chong
- Ria Jumabhoy
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Meagan Crowther
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY4210?
PSY4210 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY4210?
PSY4210 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PSY4215.
When is PSY4210 offered?
In 2026, PSY4210 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does PSY4210 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 25% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.