PSYC 2618 - Introduction to Statistics
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 40390,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Swati Sethi
Email: snsethi@ysu.edu
Course Description
2618. Introduction to Statistics. Further exploration of psychological research methods and basic statistical analysis, with emphasis on descriptive techniques and data visualization. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | Frederick J Gravetter | 10th Edition |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Textbook & PowerPoint: Chapter 1 | Syllabus Review • Definition of Statistics (LO 1-3) • Observation, Measurement, and Variables (LO 1-3) • Three Research Methods (LO 1-3) |
Practice Problems Quiz Black Board Assignment |
| 8/31 | Textbook & PowerPoint: Chapter 1 | • Definition of Statistics (LO 1-3) • Observation, Measurement, and Variables (LO 1-3) • Three Research Methods (LO 1-3) |
Practice Problems Quiz Black Board Assignment |
| 9/7 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 2 | • Frequency Distribution and Graphs (LO 1-3) | Practice Problems Quiz BlackBoard Assignment Test I |
| 9/14 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 2 | • Frequency Distribution and Graphs (LO 1-3) | Practice Problems Quiz BlackBoard Assignment |
| 9/21 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 3 | • Understanding Mean, Median, and Mode, and the Shape of Distribution (LO 1-3) | Practice Problems Quiz Blackboard Assignment |
| 9/28 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 3 | • Understanding Mean, Median, and Mode, and the Shape of Distribution (LO 1-3) | Practice Problems Quiz BlackBoard Assignment |
| 10/5 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 4 | • Understanding Range, Variance, and Standard Deviation, and their calculation (LO 1- 3) | Practice Problems Quiz BlackBoard Assignment |
| 10/12 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 4 | • Understanding Range, Variance, and Standard Deviation, and their calculation (LO 1- 3) | Practice Problems Quiz BlackBoard Assignment Test II |
| 10/19 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 4 | • Understanding Range, Variance, and Standard Deviation, and their calculation (LO 1- 3) | Practice Problems Quiz BlackBoard Assignment Exam I (Tentative Date): October 22nd |
| 10/26 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 5 | • Understanding Z scores, Calculation, and their Location in a Distribution (LO 1-3) | Practice Problems Quiz BlackBoard Assignment |
| 11/2 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 5 | • Understanding Z scores, Calculation, and their Location in a Distribution (LO 1-3) | Practice Problems Quiz BlackBoard Assignment Text III |
| 11/9 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 6 | • Introduction to Probability (LO 1-3) • Probability and Normal Distribution (LO 1-3) • Percentile and Inferring Percentile Rank from a Normal Distribution (LO 1-3) |
Practice Worksheet Quiz BlackBoard Assignment |
| 11/16 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 6 | • Introduction to Probability (LO 1-3) • Probability and Normal Distribution (LO 1-3) • Percentile and Inferring Percentile Rank from a Normal Distribution (LO 1-3) |
PracticeWorksheet Quiz BlackBoard Assignment Test IV |
| 11/23 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 7 | • Understand Distribution and Characteristics of the Distribution of Sample Mean (LO 1-3 | ThanksGiving Break Practice Problems Quiz Blackboard Assignment |
| 11/30 | TextBook & PowerPoint: Chapter 7 | • Understand Distribution and Characteristics of the Distribution of Sample Mean (LO 1-3 | Practice Problems Quiz BlackBoard Assignment |
| 12/7 | Final Exam is on December 10th (Thursday): 10:30-12:30 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.