Intro. to Mathematical Psychology 3
Subject 512-395 (2008)
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| Credit Points: | 12.500 |
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| Level: | Undergraduate |
| Dates & Locations: | This subject is not offered in 2008. |
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: Twenty-four hours of lectures, 12 hours of laboratory classes. [Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours.] Total Time Commitment: Not available |
| Prerequisites: | 512-220 and 620-141 (or equivalent) |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None |
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None |
| Core Participation Requirements: |
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Dr Paul Dudgeon| Subject Overview: | This subject introduces mathematical modelling of psychological phenomena. It reviews the role of quantification in the development of psychology and provides a broad overview of contemporary mathematical approaches to the representation of psychological phenomena. In addition, the modelling of a number of specific psychological phenomena is examined in depth. In-depth topics will be selected from psychophysics; the foundations of psychological measurement; models for response times; models for memory and attentional processes; judgement and decision-making models; models for motor control; computational models for cognitive processes; psychological scaling and latent variable models; and mathematical models for social and organisational processes. |
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| Assessment: | A written report of no more than 2000 words (50%), and an examination of no more than two hours (50%).Each piece of assessment must be completed (hurdle requirement).Attendance at 80% or more of practical classes is a hurdle requiremnt. (In case of failure to meet the hurdle requiremnt, additional equivalent practical work will be required before a passing grade can be awarded.) |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | On completion of this subject, students should be able to: critically evaluate the application of mathematical models in applied and theoretical contexts; more clearly communicate the application of mathematical methods to applied problems; identify and solve research problems amenable to mathematical representation. |
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