PSY616 Advanced Statistics in Clinical Psychology
PSY616 Advanced Statistics in Clinical Psychology
Syllabus | International University of Sarajevo - Last Update on Mar 03, 2026
Psychology
Orkun Aydin
Course Lecturer
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:
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
| 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)
Office Hours & Room
| Day | Time | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Final Report
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Mid term report
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes :
Assignments
AI: Not AllowedAlignment 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.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
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.
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.
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.
Syllabus Last Updated on Mar 03, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
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| PSY616 | Advanced Statistics in Clinical Psychology | 3 | 0 | 6 | N/A | |||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Orkun Aydin | Office Hours / Room / Phone | Monday: 9:30-15:00 Wednesday: 9:30-12:00 Thursday: 9:00-15:00 Friday: 9:30-11:00 |
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| oaydin@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | 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. | |||||||||
| Textbook | 1. John J. Shaughnessy ( 2012 ) Research Methods in Psychology. McGraw Hill. | |||||||||
| Additional Literature |
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| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Face-to-face | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | ||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to advanced statistics | (2) Relevant Chapters | ||||||||
| Week 2 | Review and t-tests | (1) 384-396 | ||||||||
| Week 3 | ANOVA | (1) 396-407 | ||||||||
| Week 4 | ANOVA | (1) 407-414 | ||||||||
| Week 5 | ANCOVA | (1) 414-416 | ||||||||
| Week 6 | Factorial ANOVA | (1) 416-420 | ||||||||
| Week 7 | Correlation | (1) 184-225 | ||||||||
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Correlation | (1) 225-249 | ||||||||
| Week 10 | Multiple Regression | (1) 371-377 | ||||||||
| Week 11 | Multiple Regression | (1) 420-424 | ||||||||
| Week 12 | Logistic Regression | (1) 424-429 | ||||||||
| Week 13 | Logistic Regression | (1) 429-431 | ||||||||
| Week 14 | SEM modelling | (1) 431-433 | ||||||||
| Week 15 | Path analysis | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Report | 1 | 40 | LO all | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Mid term report | 1 | 30 | LO all | Not Allowed | |
| Assignments | 2 | 15 | LO 1, 2, 3 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lecture hours | 3 | 15 | 45 | Assignments | 5 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Tutorials | 1 | 15 | 15 | Home study | 1 | 14 | 14 | |||
| In-term exam study | 10 | 1 | 10 | Final exam study | 20 | 2 | 40 | |||
| Assingment/presentation | 8 | 2 | 16 | |||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 150 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 6 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 27/03/2026 | |||||||||
