UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER
Faculty of Education
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education
Winter 2023-2024 Sessional Lecturer Positions
Posted on Sept 1, 2023 | Application Deadline: Open until position filled
EPSE 596 | CORRELATIONAL DESIGNS AND ANALYSIS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Course Description
The goal of the course is to enable students to build and evaluate statistical models for the analysis and interpretation of non-experimental data in the behavioural sciences. The focus is on methods of statistical modelling of data and practical decision-making, rather than on statistical theory per se.
Simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, and logistic regression are the main topics. SPSS, R, or some other common computational platform will be used. Regression is a highly general and very flexible data analytic framework in which to examine phenomena in the behavioural sciences. It can be used to predict or to explain relationships between an outcome variable and predictors or explanatory variables of interest. Both continuous and categorical variables of the kind typically studied in psychology and education can be accommodated.
Students successfully completing this course should be able to comprehend the assumptions, limitations, and uses of correlational and regression analysis; build and interpret regression models for non-experimental study designs; evaluate publications and compose research reports incorporating correlational and regression analyses.
Course Schedule
Qualifications and Duties
PhD in a field related to statistics and quantitative research is required. Duties include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking assignments, and reporting grades.
Application Procedure
To apply, please download and complete the ECPS Sessional Application Cover Letter Template and submit to the following address: ecps.administration@ubc.ca. Applications without using the template will not be reviewed.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are not able to confirm receipt of submissions over the phone or by mail, nor can we provide the status of applicants except to those who are selected for an interview.