| Semester | spring semester 2015 |
| Course frequency | Every semester |
| Lecturers |
David Coynel (david.coynel@unibas.ch)
Annette Milnik (annette.milnik@unibas.ch, Assessor) Christian Vogler (christian.vogler@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Nowadays collecting large datasets (“Big data”) is not only feasible but starts to become the standard rather than the exception, mainly due to technological advances. This trend can also be seen in psychological research. Whenever data sets become large or are based on a complex structure, we need special techniques and skills to appropriately handle them. This seminar aims at giving a general overview about advantages and pitfalls in large and complex data sets. Furthermore, we will introduce explicit examples of such datasets, and discuss how to handle, analyze and interpret big data in general. |
| Learning objectives | The participants should develop a basic understanding of the concept of big data, based on distinct examples such as fMRI or DNA data, and how this can be linked to psychological research. |
| Bibliography | Will be announced in the seminar. |
| Comments | Anzahl zugelassener Studenten: 24 |
| Admission requirements | bestandenes Basisstudium/ bestandenes Propädeutikum. |
| Course application | Ab 1. Januar bis zum 19. Januar 2015 können über MOnA die Seminare belegt werden. Ab dem 20. Januar 2015 werden die Dozenten die Zuteilungen bis zum 2. Februar 2015 vornehmen. Im Anschluss besteht die Möglichkeit, nach Absprache mit den Dozenten, weitere Seminare zu belegen. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Modul Statistik & Methodenlehre (Bachelor in Psychologie) Modul Statistik und Methodenlehre (Bachelor Psychology (Start of studies before 01.08.2009)) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Vortrag oder Diskussionspunkte vorbereiten |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Psychology, studiendekanat-psychologie@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Psychology |