Statistics and Data Science Seminar
Dr. Tao Liu
Wheaton College
Practices in Statistical Analysis in Psychology Studies and Mental Health Research
Abstract: In this seminar, the speaker will present the current practices and trends in data analysis in psychology studies. Research on psychology research methods have found that recent empirical studies published in psychology journals are employing more varied and advanced statistical techniques than were employed previously. The most prevalent statistical analysis methods will be presented, along with the trend of data analysis methods in the past few decades. The presenter will use clinical mental health studies to illustrate such changes, including recent studies during COVID-19 pandemic that investigated the impacts of the public health crisis on psychological wellbeing and social attitudes. Presenter will also provide information of public resources for mental health services and self-care.
Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 4:00 PM in Zoom