PSY616 Advanced Statistics in Clinical Psychology


PSY616 Advanced Statistics in Clinical Psychology

Syllabus   |  International University of Sarajevo  -  Last Update on Mar 03, 2026

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Psychology

Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Semester
Fall
Course Code
PSY616
Weekly Hours
3 Teaching + 0 Practice
ECTS
6
Prerequisites
None
Teaching Mode Delivery
Face-to-face
Prerequisite For
-
Teaching Mode Delivery Notes
-
Cycle
III Cycle
Prof. Jane Doe

Orkun Aydin

Course Lecturer

Position
Associate Professor Dr.
Phone
033 957 305
Assistant(s)
-
Assistant E-mail

Course Objectives

An essential goal of this course is to approach data analysis from the perspective of understanding statistics and their relationship to research. The underlying theory of statistics will be presented and content will be related to research to facilitate learning.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1
Identify and test assumptions for statistical tests
2
Select, conduct and report appropriate statistics to test hypotheses with one independent variable and three or more levels (aka groups)
3
Select, conduct and report appropriate statistics to test hypotheses with one independent variable and three or more levels with confounding variable (aka covariate)
4
Select, conduct and report appropriate statistics to test hypotheses with one group measured repeatedly with and without covariate
5
Select, conduct and report appropriate statistics to test hypotheses with two or more independent variables with 2 or more groups with and without covariate
6
Select, conduct and report appropriate statistics to test hypotheses with Two or more independent variables with 1 group measured repeatedly with and without covariate
7
Select, conduct and report appropriate statistics to test hypotheses with two or more independent variables with two or more independent variables and mixed methods with and without covariate
8
Select, conduct and report appropriate statistics to test hypotheses with two or more independent variables with one or more independent variables and the prediction of one or more dependent variables
9
Select, conduct and report appropriate statistics to test hypotheses with two or more independent variables with multiple Independent and Dependent Variables
10
Interpret reported statistical findings

Course Materials

Required Textbook

1. John J. Shaughnessy ( 2012 ) Research Methods in Psychology. McGraw Hill.

Additional Literature
2. Cronk, B. (2013). How to Use SPSS: A Step-by-Step Guide to Analysis and Interpretation. 8th ed.

Teaching Methods

Since individuals learn in different ways, varied activities will be provided to foster learning
Repetition is often key to understanding statistics, so we will spend the time to read, re-read, do assignments, redo them as needed after feedback, and reinforce your learning rather than quickly going through material

Weekly Topics

This weekly planning is subject to change with advance notice.
Week Topic Readings / References
1 Introduction to advanced statistics (2) Relevant Chapters
2 Review and t-tests (1) 384-396
3 ANOVA (1) 396-407
4 ANOVA (1) 407-414
5 ANCOVA (1) 414-416
6 Factorial ANOVA (1) 416-420
7 Correlation (1) 184-225
8 MIDTERM EXAM
9 Correlation (1) 225-249
10 Multiple Regression (1) 371-377
11 Multiple Regression (1) 420-424
12 Logistic Regression (1) 424-429
13 Logistic Regression (1) 429-431
14 SEM modelling (1) 431-433
15 Path analysis

Course Schedule (All Sections)

Course Schedules with all sections will be available here soon.

Office Hours & Room

DayTimeOfficeNotes
Monday 09:00 - 15:00 A B.1
Wednesday 09:00 - 12:00 A B.1
Thursday 09:00 - 15:00 A B.1
Friday 09:00 - 11:00 A B.1

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Assessment Components

40%x1
Final Report
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes : 

30%x1
Mid term report
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes : 

15%x2
Assignments
AI: Not Allowed

Alignment with Learning Outcomes :  LO 1   2   3

IUS Grading System

Grading Scale IUS Grading System IUS Coeff. Letter (B&H) Numerical (B&H)
0 - 44 F 0 F 5
45 - 54 E 1
55 - 64 C 2 E 6
65 - 69 C+ 2.3 D 7
70 -74 B- 2.7
75 - 79 B 3 C 8
80 - 84 B+ 3.3
85 - 94 A- 3.7 B 9
95 - 100 A 4 A 10

Late Work Policy

Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.

ECTS Credit Calculation

📚 Student Workload

This 6 ECTS credit course corresponds to 150 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:

Lecture hours

45 hours ⏳ (15 week × 3 h)

Assignments

10 hours ⏳ (2 week × 5 h)

Tutorials

15 hours ⏳ (15 week × 1 h)

Home study

14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)

In-term exam study

10 hours ⏳ (1 week × 10 h)

Final exam study

40 hours ⏳ (2 week × 20 h)

Assingment/presentation

16 hours ⏳ (2 week × 8 h)

150 Total Workload Hours

6 ECTS Credits


Course Policies

Academic Integrity

All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.

Technology & AI Policy

Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.

Communication Policy

All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [PSY616] in the subject line.

Academic Quality Assurance Policy

Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.

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Learning Tips

Engage Actively

Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.

Read and Review Purposefully

Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.

Think Critically in Assignments

Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.

Ask Questions Early

Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.

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