COURSE

GUIDE

PSYCH02L

PSYCHOLOGICAL
STATISTICS
 PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS

I. Course Description
This 5-unit course covers fundamental statistical concepts, descriptive statistics,
inferential statistics from t-test, analysis of variance, regression, to categorical data
analysis techniques in psychological studies. The course covers both theoretical and
applied aspects of statistics. One goal of the course is to gain an understanding of
research design using techniques covered in class. In addition, through the class, students
should be able to evaluate datasets and apply appropriate data analysis techniques.

II. Course Objectives

The course Psychological Statistics aims to:
1. provide you with statistical concepts and principles applicable in the workplace
2. equip you with skills that you will be needing in evaluating datasets
3. enables you to determine the appropriate data analysis techniques through
enhanced knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
4. provide you opportunities to develop mathematical skills needed in different
technical and practical settings by utilizing competitive and cooperative tasks. Thus,
you are not only being prepared professionally for your chosen career path, but also
as ethical, moral, and responsible individuals in dealing with others.

III. Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, you must be able to:

Knowledge
1. describe the nature of psychological statistics
2. explain how the nature of datasets affect the use of statistical tools
3. determine technically and practically appropriate statistical knowledge and
tools.
4. evaluate competitive and cooperative statistical solutions critically to enhance
critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
5. summarize the nature, ideas, methods and practice of psychological statistics
Skills
1. present statistical solutions through critical thinking and problem-solving methods
for investigations in technical and practical settings using appropriate statistical
tools.
2. create clear, relevant, coherent, and sound mathematical solutions.
3. analyze datasets persuasively using appropriate statistical knowledge and tools.
4. present and analyze problems using appropriate technologies.

Values
1. adapt conceptual, critical thinking and problem-solving competencies relevance
to the application of statistical techniques
2. adapt relevance of technical and practical situations in solving and analyzing
statistical problems
3. appreciate the importance of statistics in psychology

IV. A. Graduate Attributes

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES INTENDED FOR NATIONALIANS (GAINs)

1. Conscientious and Reflective Leader
2. Significant Contributor towards Social Transformation
3. Possessing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
4. Knowledge Creator
5. Competent Communicator and Collaborator

IV.B. Institutional Learning Outcomes

INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

a. Exhibit the capacity for self-reflection
b. Exhibit the willingness to engage in self-appraisal
c. Apply moral and ethical standards in leading others
d. Express ideas effectively
e. Effectively use various ICT tools to convey ideas
f. Participate actively in community-oriented advocacies that contribute to nation
building
g. Produce alternative solutions, processes, and approaches
h. Apply problem-solving skills
i. Provide solutions to challenges in respective areas of specialization
j. Work effectively in teams of different cultures
k. Engage in continuing personal and professional development
 Institutional Learning Outcomes
Program Educational Objectives
a b c d e f g h i j k

1. demonstrate psychological knowledge by ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

providing solutions to complex human problems;
2. demonstrate competent skills in psychology-related ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
ventures;
3. demonstrate ethical commitment to the ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
community and the profession;
4. contribute to knowledge and best psychological ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
practice through research and development; and
5. engage in life-long learning as demonstrated ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
through career achievements.

IV.C. Program Outcomes

At the time of graduation, students of BS Psychology program have:

PEO
Program Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5

a. the ability to discuss and analyze the major theories and ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

concepts in Psychology (knowledge in Psychology)
b. the ability to apply the methods of psychological inquiry in
building knowledge on local culture and context ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
(psychological research)
c. the ability to apply psychological theories and methods in ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
personal and professional setting (application of psychology)
d. the ability to engage in self-reflection and independent
✓ ✓
learning in graduate education or in a professional context
(independent learning)
e. the ability to practice professional and ethical behaviors in ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
research and practice in Psychology (ethics).
f. the ability to have harmonious interpersonal relationship with
colleagues, clients, and others (interpersonal skills) in diverse ✓
cultural setting.
g. the ability to conduct psychological assessments and ✓ ✓ ✓
evaluation (psychological assessment)
 At the end of the course, the student must be able to:
PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)
P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07
CLO1 Define and identify basic concepts in statistics ✓ ✓ ✓
CLO2 Explain and apply the concepts and procedures of descriptive statistics ✓ ✓ ✓
CLO3 Describe and utilize principles of probability and hypothesis – testing ✓ ✓ ✓
Apply and interpret common inferential statistical tests and correlational
CLO4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
methods in psychological research
CLO5 Appreciate the importance of statistics in the field of psychology ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

V. Pre-requisites

None

VI. Course Outline

Topic 1
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
• Descriptive Statistics
- Data, Sampling, and Variation in Data and Sampling
- Measurement Scales

Topic 2
DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS
• Frequency Distribution
• Measures of Central Tendency
• Measures of Variability

Topic 3
Standardized Scores and Normal Distribution
• z – scores
• Normal Curve

Topic 4
Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
• Setting up Inferential Procedures
• Performing z-test
• Performing t-tests
- One-sample t-test
Topic 5
Performing t-test
• Two – sample t-test
- correlated groups
- independent groups

Topic 6
Introduction to the Analysis of Variance
• One-Way Analysis of Variance
- Relationship between ANOVA and t-test
• Two-Way Analysis of Variance

Topic 7
Correlation Analysis
• Simple Correlation
• Regression Analysis
• Spearman Rank Test

Topic 8
• Mediation Analysis
• Moderation Analysis

Topic 9
Non-parametric Statistics
• Chi-Square Tests
- Chi-square goodness of fit test
- Chi-square test of Independence

Topic 10
Non-parametric Statistics
• Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test

Topic 11
Non-parametric Statistics
• Mann-Whitney U test

VII. Course Materials

NU Laguna uses teacher-made course materials (CMs). For this course, you have eleven
CMs, as outlined above. Each CM specifies additional readings, websites, and study
links you would need for supplementary study. Please visit My PLace for copies of your
CMs and your instructor’s PowerPoint presentations.
VIII. Schedule of Learning Activities

Industry is one of NU’s core values. As a Nationalian, you are expected to be diligent
and hard-working in your studies. This course is delivered using HyBlend (combination of
Face to Face and RASL). Although you may do your asynchronous studies anytime,
please take note of the scheduled synchronous sessions and the submission deadlines
set. Following the suggested study structure below will help you pace your studies.

Week Study Mode Topic Learning Activities Assessments

Period and Deadlines
INTRODUCTION TO
August 22- STATISTICS Guided Discovery Group
1 26 Online •Descriptive Lecture Discussion Presentation
Statistics Group Discussions Completed
•Data, Sampling, Problem – Solving Activity Sheets
and Variation in Laboratory
Data Exercises (MS
Excel)
Guided Discovery Group
August 22- Sampling Lecture Discussion Presentation
1 26 Face to •Measurement Data Completed
Face Scales Collection/Summarization Activity Sheets
Group Discussions Laboratory
Problem – Solving Exercises (MS
Excel)
Descriptive Statistics
• Frequency Learning Teams Group
2 August Online Distributions Active Review Session Presentation
30- - Simple and Group Structured Problem- Completed
September Frequency Solving Activity Sheets
2 Distribution Data Laboratory
- Percentile/ Collection/Summarization Exercises (MS
Percentile Ranks Individual Plus Group Excel)
-Graph of Quiz
Frequency
Distributions
- Stem and Leaf
Diagrams
• Measures of Guided Discovery Group
August Face to Central Tendency Lecture Discussion Presentation
2 30- Face • Measures of Data Completed
September Variability Collection/Summarization Activity Sheets
2 Group Discussions Laboratory
Problem – Solving Exercises (MS
Excel)
 Standardized Completed
September Scores and Normal Learning Teams Activity Sheets
5-9 Online Distribution Active Review Session Laboratory
3 • z – scores Structured Problem- Exercises (MS
Solving Excel)
Individual Plus Group
Quiz
• Normal Guided Discovery Group
September Face to Curve Lecture Discussion Presentation
3 5-9 Face Data Completed
Collection/Summarization Activity Sheets
*September Group Discussions Laboratory
8-10 Problem – Solving Exercises (MS
Excel)
*Assignment
of Interim
Assessment 1
and Deadline

Introduction to Learning Teams

September Online Hypothesis Testing Active Review Sessions Completed
4 12-16 • Setting up Structured Problem- Activity Sheets
Inferential Solving Laboratory
Procedures Exercises (MS
• Performing z-test Excel)

• Performing t-tests Guided Discovery Group

4 September Face to -One-sample t-test Lecture Discussion Presentation
12-16 Face Data Completed
Collection/Summarization Activity Sheets
Group Discussions Laboratory
Problem – Solving Exercises (MS
Excel)

Performing t-test Learning Teams Completed

September - Two – sample t-test Active Review Sessions Activity Sheets
5 19-23 Online (correlated and Structured Problem- Laboratory
independent Solving Exercises (MS
groups) Excel)
Performing t-test Guided Discovery Group
5 September - Two – sample t-test Lecture Discussion Presentation
19-23 Face to (correlated and Data Completed
Face independent Collection/Summarization Activity Sheets
groups) Group Discussions Laboratory
Problem – Solving Exercises (MS
Excel)
6 September Midterm
26-Oct 1 Face to Examination
Face Deadline
7 Analysis of Variance Learning Teams Completed
October Online - One-way Analysis Active Review Sessions Activity Sheets
3-7 of Variance Structured Problem- Laboratory
- Relationship Solving Exercises (MS
between ANOVA Excel)
and t-test
-Two-way Analysis of
Variance
Analysis of Variance Guided Discovery Group
October Face to - One-way Analysis Lecture Discussion Presentation
7 3-7 face of Variance Data Completed
-Two-way Analysis of Collection/Summarization Activity Sheets
Variance Group Discussions Laboratory
Problem – Solving Exercises (MS
Excel)

8 Correlation Analysis Learning Teams Completed

October Online •Simple Correlation Active Review Sessions Activity Sheets
10-14 •Regression Analysis Structured Problem- Laboratory
•Spearman Rank Solving Exercises (MS
Test Excel)

8 Correlation Analysis Guided Discovery Group

October Face to •Simple Correlation Lecture Discussion Presentation
10-14 Face •Regression Analysis Data Completed
•Spearman Rank Collection/Summarization Activity Sheets
Test Group Discussions Laboratory
Problem – Solving Exercises (MS
Excel)
9 Learning Teams Completed
October Active Review Sessions Activity Sheets
17-21 Online •Mediation Analysis Structured Problem- Laboratory
•ModerationAnalysis Solving Exercises (MS
Excel)

9 •Mediation Analysis Guided Discovery Group

October Face to •ModerationAnalysis Lecture Discussion Presentation
17-21 Face Data Completed
Collection/Summarization Activity Sheets
* October Group Discussions Laboratory
20-22 Problem – Solving Exercises (MS
Excel)
*Assignment
of Interim
Assessment 2
and Deadline
Non-parametric Learning Teams Completed
10 October Statistics Active Review Sessions Activity Sheets
24-28 Online •Chi-Square Test Structured Problem- Laboratory
Solving Exercises (MS
-Chi-square Excel)
goodness of fit test
 -Chi-square test of
Independence

10 Non-parametric Guided Discovery Group

October Statistics Lecture Discussion Presentation
24-28 Face to •Chi-Square Test Data Completed
Face Collection/Summarization Activity Sheets
-Chi-square Group Discussions Laboratory
goodness of fit test Problem – Solving Exercises (MS
-Chi-square test of Excel)
Independence
11 Non-parametric Learning Teams Completed
October Statistics Active Review Sessions Activity Sheets
31- Online •Wilcoxon Signed Structured Problem- Laboratory
November Rank Test Solving Exercises (MS
4 Excel)
11 October Non-parametric Guided Discovery Group
31- Face to Statistics Lecture Discussion Presentation
November Face •Wilcoxon Signed Data Completed
4 Rank Test Collection/Summarization Activity Sheets
Group Discussions Laboratory
•Mann-Whitney U Problem – Solving Exercises (MS
test Excel)

12 •Mann-Whitney U Learning Teams Completed

November Online test Active Review Sessions Activity Sheets
7-8 Structured Problem- Laboratory
Solving Exercises (MS
Excel)
13 November Face to Final Examination Final
10-16 Face Week Examination
Deadline

IX. Class Policies and Procedure

1. Reading of assigned text and other materials is expected of you before you
attend synchronous/face to face class sessions.
2. You are encouraged to punctually submit assigned tasks such as performance
tasks, quizzes, class/homework, reflective papers, reports, projects, major
examinations, etc.
3. Actively participate in oral activities and class discussions. These are graded.
4. You must observe and practice the National University core values.
5. Any student who violates policy on academic honesty will automatically receive
a grade of 0.0. These include plagiarism and data fabrication.

Synchronous Session Preparatory Activities:

 1. Attend to your personal needs (i.e., appropriate attire, basic hygiene) before
entering the MS Teams classroom.
2. Wear smart casual attire. Sleeveless and sandos are not allowed.
3. You should be seated for the duration of the meeting.
4. Be on time in every session. Be in MS Teams classroom five to ten (5-10) minutes
before your scheduled class. This ensures that any last-minute connection issues
can be resolved so you will not be late in class.
6. Update your profile by uploading an NU identification picture.
7. Turn on your camera if your internet connection is stable.
8. Make the appropriate preparation before joining the discussion (i.e., do
advance reading, perform course works).

Synchronous Session Proper Decorum:

1. Mute the mic upon entry. Wait for your instructor to inform you when to unmute
your mic.
2. If you will attend to something very urgent during the class or if this will take some
time, inform your instructor with a chat message, and wait for the approval.
3. Wearing headphones/earphones is encouraged because it is much easier to
hear each other and will help prevent mic feedback.
4. Speak at a normal volume. Mute the mic when you are not speaking. Even
moderate background noise is distracting. If you are using the built-in mic of your
laptop, avoid typing when unmuted.
5. Inform your instructor with a chat message if you cannot see or hear what is
being discussed.
6. Use the chatbox properly. It is a channel for your instructor and the other
participants to share files and to address concerns or issues. Refrain from using
the chatbox for unnecessary and irrelevant conversations.
7. Click the “raise hand" function in MS Teams if you have a question or clarification
to make. Wait for your instructor to acknowledge you before unmuting the mic
to speak.
9. When speaking, give the listeners a hint that it is the end of the statement by
saying something like, “that’s all,” or “I’m done,” or “thank you.”
10. Show respect for one another. Refrain from using profane or inappropriate
language.
11. Stay focused on the discussion and take down appropriate notes.
12. Address your instructor properly (e.g., Dr. or Prof., or if in doubt, use Mr. or Ms.).
13. No eating/ munching is allowed during the session. However, you are allowed to
drink water.
14. Leave the class at the end of every session courteously. Remember to sign out or
“leave the meeting”.
X. Course requirements and activities

During the term, you will be expected to submit, conduct, or be involved in the
following for course completion:
1. Assignments/ Laboratory Exercises
2. Group and Individual Quizzes
3. Group/Individual Activities/ Demonstrations
4. Interim Assessment Output
5. Major assessments as indicated in Section VIII

XI. Grading

Grading Components Weight

Major Assessment (Midterm/Finals) 40%

Interim assessment 30%

Class activities (Output) 20%
Class Standing (deportment and 10%
participation

XII. Grading System

Grade Range (%) NU Grade Point Attainment of Course

Outcomes
96.00-100 4.00 Exemplary

90-95.99 3.50 Proficient

84-89.99 3.00
Accomplished
78-83.99 2.50

72-77.99 2.00 Acceptable

66-71.99 1.50 Minimally Acceptable

60-65.99 1.00 Emerging

1-59.99 R Deficient
XIII. Your Instructor
Welcome Students!

I’m Ms. JENETTE C. PANGILINAN, your instructor for this course.

Email: jcpangilinan@nu-laguna.edu.ph.

Advising and consultation hours: Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM via

MSTeams Chat box.

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