80400
Nonparametric Statistics

COURSE OFFERING
Fall 2008
Ph.D. Program in Speech and Hearing Sciences
Graduate Center  of The City University of New York

80400 Nonparametric Statistics
Wed 4:15-6:15pm
Rm 7102

Instructor: Winifred Strange/James Jenkins
wstrange@gc.cuny.edu
jjenkins@gc.cuny.edu
(212)817-8807

The goal of this course is to introduce students to selected nonparametric statistics that are useful in analysis of clinical and experimental data. Students are expected to have had at least one graduate course in conventional statistics and to know basic terminology and concepts behind statistical testing. The use of statistics as part of reasoned argument will be stressed. Students must complete all homework to remain in the class (even if they are auditing). Each student will develop a “personal textbook” that can serve as a reference for applications of nonparametric methods. This will be in the form of a notebook which sets forth each of the techniques studied with its assumptions, possible applications, cautions, and worked-out examples. Grades for students taking the course for credit will be based on their personal textbook, homework, and classroom participation. Text book:  Segal and Castellan, Nonparametric Statistics for the Social Sciences and special handouts.

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