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PSYCH 292Basic Data Analysis

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Psychology

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to the logic and methods of descriptive and inferential statistics with emphasis on application in psychology. Students will master how to calculate and interpret measures of central tendency and variability, distributions, the normal distribution, z-scores, hypothesis testing, probability, chi-square tests, t-tests, power, and correlation and regression. They will participate in experiential learning via problem sets with psychological data.

Prerequisites

Antirequisites

  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • ARTS280 - Statistics for Arts Students (0.50)
      • ECON221 - Statistics for Economists (0.50)
      • ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)
      • HLTH204 - Quantitative Approaches to Health Science (0.50)
      • KIN232 - Research Design and Statistics (0.50)
      • LS280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • PSCI314 - Quantitative Analysis (0.50)
      • REC371 - Quantitative Data Analysis and Mobilization (0.50)
      • SDS250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • SOC280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • SRF230 - Introduction to Statistics (0.50)
      • STAT202 - Introductory Statistics for Scientists (0.50)
      • STAT206 - Statistics for Software Engineering (0.50)
      • STAT211 - Introductory Statistics and Sampling for Accounting (0.50)
      • STAT221 - Statistics (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
      • STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
      • STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:

Leads to

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00131180 / 210MW 13:00–14:20
LEC 7011193173 / 9999Online or by arrangement
TUT 10141920 / 30W 16:00–17:20
TUT 10241930 / 30Th 08:30–09:50
TUT 10341940 / 30Th 10:00–11:20
TUT 10441950 / 30Th 11:30–12:50
TUT 10541960 / 30Th 13:00–14:20
TUT 10641970 / 30Th 14:30–15:50
TUT 10741980 / 30Th 16:00–17:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

46% liked it57% easy75% useful

From 83 ratings and 17 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • I think this course is a huge jump for Arts students, especially those who haven't taken math in a few years. It covers an overwhelming amount of material, including probability, variance, standard deviation, covariance, algebra, z-tests, t-tests, ANOVA, post hoc tests, power analyses, regression equations, and more. In my experience, I went from not taking math since Grade 12 to learning all of this in my second year (2B) of university, which felt like a very abrupt transition. The sheer volume of content also made it incredibly difficult to catch up if you fell behind, as each new topic built on previous material. I wish introductory statistics were introduced earlier in the program or…

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  • This is not the easiest course in the world, a lot of the hand calculations will not be required for future research (if you even want to go into research). However, the concepts are interesting and if you put in the effort and complete practice problems you can succeed and do well. The tutorials are especially helpful if you are someone who struggles grasping specific concepts or struggle with math in general. My TA Kethmi was SUPER super helpful, she was always open to going over concepts again and again, she also helped explain/clarify difficult topics for us and was super welcoming and kind. It is quite helpful to go to class and pay attention as the class examples do serve as a good…

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  • this course is structured so really big concepts are easy to learn. the concept are built on what was taught in previous lectures so if you miss lectures it may be difficult to catch up. but the PowerPoint slides are really good and the prof has videos on learn that explain some concepts. it's easy to get a good grade in this class if you go to all the lectures and all the labs. the labs are useful for take-home assignments which are around 33% of your grade and the lab assignments which are 25% of your grade. Office hours can be good to understand anything you miss and they are right after class. quizzes were challenging but manageable.

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  • While this course can be overwhelming for someone who does not excel at math the course is structured in such a way where anyone who puts in the effort will succeed regardless of math ability. 3 take home assignments, 10 lab assignments, participation (iClicker), SONA, and online quizzes. The course is mostly open book. Work load is a bit higher but still manageable. The absence of a final exam or midterm really helps students succeed.

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  • Dr Wehr is an amazing lecturer and he always was willing to go over concepts if you didn't understand them. The material itself started off with some stuff from grade 12 data management courses but later went into more "advanced" stuff like ANOVA. Overall it wasn't anything special but Dr Wehr was always there to answer any questions.

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

25 posts and comments in 20 threads mention PSYCH 292, May 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2024

Spring 2024

Winter 2024

Fall 2023

Spring 2023

Failing PSYCH 292 1 point, 17 comments

u/Goofygoobers344: “… Im in my 2B and PSYCH 292 needs to be completed before the end of my 3A. I know the CS and MATH majors are probably laughing at me since its such an easy math course, but i really couldn't handle the load, especially with my current state of mind. …”

u/OrchidNo795: “Tbf I’m taking psych 292 online rn and the course is so poorly organised so understand that it’s totally not your fault. I got 95+ in maths 128 and am scratching by with 70s in this course. How close are you to failing? …”

u/Live_Inspection6628: “I know some experts who can help with your PSYCH 292 class! Check your chats.”

u/hurricxnes: “… I’m also in psych 292 right now and honestly, this class is horribly structured as others mentioned. I asked for an extension on the third assignment because I was also struggling with some personal issues and the professor was super understanding. …”

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Spring 2022

PSYCH101 with Paul Wehr? 4 points, 22 comments

“I am a CS student starting this September and I was wondering if you had any comments on PSYCH101 as a course and Paul Wehr as a teacher. I just enrolled and I want to make sure it's a good pick. …”

u/mrduck68: “I had paul wehr for psych 101 in person and psych 292 online. He's a fine prof for psych 101 and his tests are pretty fair. just go to lectures, pay attention in class, and review his slides and you should be fine. …”

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Winter 2022

Winter 2021

Anyone taking PSYCH292? 2 points, 0 comments

u/elixirus: “Hi, I am taking Psych292 and am looking for someone who I could be tutored by or work with to understand some concepts. 🥺 I am in Paul Wehr’s online class this semester. I would be able to pay $$ as well. Thanks so much.”

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Winter 2020

Psychology in Waterloo 0 points, 13 comments

“how competitive is psychology undergrad in waterloo? i am an ib student btw”

u/Low-monthly-payments: “Admissions are not compeptive. Low 80s. Maybe mid 80s for coop.”

u/Tarlax: “… Math background required for taking PSYCH 292 (Basic Data Analysis) Students who have not successfully completed one of the following courses: Ontario 4U level Math e.g., Mathematics of Data Management, an Ontario Academic Credit (OAC) Mathematics course e.g., Finite Math, Grade …”

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