Behavioral Research & Statistics For Beginners

Master the essentials for psychology & social sciences: A no-nonsense guide to making research & stats easy

What you'll learn

Understand and apply research and statistical terminology in the behavioral sciences.

Calculate and interpret measures of central tendency, variability, and Z-score.

Grasp the fundamental principles of behavioral research and statistics.

Describe key research methods, including experiments, case studies, and surveys.

Analyze data using visual tools like histograms, scatterplots, and frequency distributions.

Identify and address biases in research design, such as sampling and experimenter bias.

Evaluate the strength and limitations of research methods and statistical findings.

Design a simple experiment with clearly defined variables and operational definitions

Requirements

No prior course work in psychology, research, or statistics required.

Description

Master Behavioral Research & Statistics—Without the ConfusionStruggling with research and statistics in psychology? Overwhelmed with numbers, significance tests, and research design? You’re not alone—and this course will make it simple.A Beginner’s Guide to Psychology Research & StatisticsThis course breaks down complex concepts into clear, practical lessons so you can finally feel confident in research methods and data analysis.Perfect for: AP™ Psychology & University Students – Master research & stats to ace your exams. Professionals & Researchers – Strengthen your ability to design, analyze, and interpret studies. Lifelong Learners – Understand psychology research without the technical jargon.What You’ll Learn: The Foundations of Behavioral Research & Statistics – Build confidence in research methods, statistical analysis, and data interpretation. Core Statistical Principles – Understand significance, research design, and how to evaluate strong vs. weak research. Experiment Design & Data Analysis – Learn how to plan studies, collect data, and interpret findings. Real-World Applications – Apply your skills in psychology, social sciences, business, and more. Exclusive Practice Questions – Includes AP™ & university-style questions to reinforce learning. Interactive Learning & Personalized Feedback – Ask questions and get direct instructor support.What Makes This Course Different? Psychology-Specific Focus – Most stats courses are math-heavy, but this is designed for psychology & behavioral science students. Simple, Clear, and Engaging – No dry lectures. This course makes research relatable, applicable, and even fun. Confidence-Boosting Lessons – You’ll start as a beginner and end feeling like you could teach these concepts to others.Don't Let Research & Statistics Hold You Back!Master the fundamentals, boost your confidence, and take control of your academic and professional success.Start mastering psychology research today!

Overview

Section 1: Welcome and Foundations

Lecture 1 Welcome!

Lecture 2 Taking This Course with Maximum Impact

Lecture 3 What We Cover & The Scientific Attitude

Section 2: Research Basics

Lecture 4 What is Behavioral Research? Overview of Methods

Lecture 5 Experiments - Basic Components

Lecture 6 Confounding Variables

Lecture 7 Samples and Populations

Section 3: Descriptive Statistics

Lecture 8 Collecting Data

Lecture 9 Measures of Central Tendency

Lecture 10 Measures of Variability

Lecture 11 Standard Deviation, The Raw-Score Formula

Lecture 12 Z-Scores and The Normal Curve

Lecture 13 Z-Scores pt. 2

Lecture 14 Skewed Distribution

Section 4: Inferential Statistics

Lecture 15 What are Inferential Statistics?

Lecture 16 Correlation and Causation

Lecture 17 Spurious and Illusory Correlations

Lecture 18 Normal Curves and Z-Scores

Section 5: Applying What You've Learned

Lecture 19 Designing Your First Experiment

Lecture 20 My Reversed Experiment

Lecture 21 Next Steps and Course 2 Teaser

Psychology students, high school to master's level, eager to master behavioral research and statistics.