School Psychologist — Data Analysis & Research
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What, Why, and How - **Description:** This day introduces the fundamental concepts of data in school psychology. You'll learn why data analysis is crucial for effective practice, ethical considerations related to data collection and use, and an overview of different data types (e.g., demographic data, academic performance, behavioral observations). - **Specific Resources or Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** You will understand the basic purpose of data analysis in school psychology, identify different types of data, and recognize ethical considerations.
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Summarizing Your Data - **Description:** This day dives into descriptive statistics, which summarize and describe data. You'll learn about measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and measures of variability (range, standard deviation). You'll also learn how to interpret these measures in the context of student performance and behavior. - **Specific Resources or Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** You will be able to calculate and interpret basic descriptive statistics and understand how they are used in school psychology.
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Charts and Graphs - **Description:** This day focuses on data visualization – how to create and interpret different types of charts and graphs. You'll learn about bar graphs, histograms, scatterplots, and line graphs, and how to choose the right graph for different types of data and research questions. - **Specific Resources or Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** You will be able to identify different types of charts, create basic charts using software, and interpret visual representations of data.
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Making Inferences - **Description:** This day introduces inferential statistics, which allows us to make inferences about a population based on a sample. You'll get a basic understanding of hypothesis testing and p-values, without going into complex calculations. You will be able to understand the basic concepts of statistical significance. - **Specific Resources or Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** You will have a basic understanding of inferential statistics, including the concepts of hypothesis testing and statistical significance.
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Relationships Between Variables - **Description:** This day focuses on understanding relationships between variables. You'll learn about correlation (measuring the strength and direction of a relationship) and simple linear regression (predicting one variable from another). Focus on the concept of association rather than complex formulas. - **Specific Resources or Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** You will understand the concept of correlation and its direction and magnitude, and will have a basic grasp of simple linear regression.
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Understanding Studies - **Description:** This day provides an overview of common research designs in school psychology. You will learn about the purpose of different study designs (experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational, and single-subject designs). Emphasis will be placed on understanding the key elements of each design, strengths, and weaknesses. - **Specific Resources or Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** You will recognize different types of research designs and understand their purpose. You will also begin to analyze research studies.
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Case Studies and Ethical Considerations - **Description:** This day is designed to consolidate the knowledge gained in the previous days. You'll review case studies and ethical considerations related to data analysis. You'll also explore the practical application of data analysis in school psychology. - **Specific Resources or Activities:** - **Expected Outcomes:** You will be able to analyze a case study and apply your understanding of data analysis concepts. You will be able to identify ethical considerations and apply them to data-driven practice.
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