DATA SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY.

Catalog description

This course is a survey of the benefits and challenges of data science in psychological research. The course includes discussions on advances in data collection and analysis, the applications and career opportunities within various psychology disciplines, and the best practices concerning ethics, privacy, security, and responsible conduct of research. Statistical concepts and techniques will be introduced using simple computing tools, such as Excel or code from programming languages, such as Python. Prerequisite: PSYC 2300 (or equivalent).