This course focuses on multivariate statistical procedures necessary for addressing complex research questions. Topics covered relate to contemporary trends in data analysis with state-of-the-art psychology research, which may include exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, moderator and mediators in multiple regressions, and a basic understanding of structural equation modelling. Activities will include the use of statistical software packages to conduct the advanced analysis.

CILO-1: Describe the kind of research questions and hypotheses it can address. CILO-2: Describe its major assumptions. CILO-3: Assess the appropriateness of these assumptions in a dataset. CILO-4: Describe its advantages and disadvantages, including both methodological and practical ones. CILO-5: Apply the technique correctly to analyze the data. CILO-6: Interpret the results appropriately and draw valid conclusions from them.