Learning objectives

The course aims to provide students with an understanding of statistical concepts and the ability to conduct statistical analyses (using open source statistical packages) as used in psychological research. Topics include descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and correlational models. Basic skills will be given in designing, executing, analysing, interpreting and reporting psychological research, mainly in the organizational context. By the end of the course students will be able to: - describe and use some techniques of data collection and data analysis in psychological educational research, and report and discuss the results; - describe and use methods useful to assess the effectiveness of interventions; - develop research design, mainly in the field of organizational and educational psychology.