Universität Wien

200233 SE Theory and Empirical Research (Mind and Brain) 1 (2022W)

8.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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max. 20 participants
Language: English

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TEWA 1: Scientific Computing in Python for Cognitive Psychology

This course is planned to take place as an in person only course.

If you have no programming/Python background, it is recommended that you spend some hours with some introductory Python material (eg: learnpython.org, datacamp) before the start of the course. This will make the first few weeks of the course much easier!

In the brain & mind specialization, we offer TEWA 1s and TEWA 2s. TEWA 1s are generally focused on more computational aspects/theory, and TEWA 2s are more hands-on use of specific data collection techniques. During your Master's studies, you will need to attend one TEWA 1 and one TEWA 2. You should first attend a TEWA 1, and then a TEWA 2.

  • Thursday 06.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 13.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 20.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 27.10. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 03.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 10.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 17.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 24.11. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 01.12. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 15.12. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 12.01. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 19.01. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618
  • Thursday 26.01. 11:30 - 14:45 Hörsaal C Psychologie, NIG 6.Stock A0618

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the use of the Python programming language for solving data analysis problems commonly encountered in psychology research.
The first part of the course will be a general introduction to Python and the most important libraries for data analysis: numpy, scipy, matplotlib, pandas.
The second part of the course will focus on general data science methods (statistical inference with resampling methods, regression models, machine learning).
The final part of the course will apply the previously learned programming to models with special relevance for cognitive science (bayesian model, reinforcement learning, eye-movements).

While the focus of the course will be on the practical and programming aspects, we will also discuss the theoretical apsects of these topics for cognitive science.
Monday classes will focus on theory, with programming tutorials on Wednesdays.

Assessment and permitted materials

Activity in theory dicussions: 10%
Acitvity in coding sessions: 10%
Coding homeworks: 50%
Final Project: 30%

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Active participation in class and programming tutorials.

[Assessment criteria]
1: >87%
2: 76 - 87%
3: 64 - 75%
4: 51 - 63%
5: <=50%

Examination topics

Able to use Python for basic data analysis and visualization tasks

Understands resampling methods for statistical analysis and can implement it in code

Understands the use of random simulations for data analysis

Understands basic linear regression, and how it is related to more advanced regression models

Understands the main concepts of Signal Detection theory

Familiar with the main tools of machine learning

Reading list

Introduction to Modern Statistics (2021): https://openintro-ims.netlify.app/index.html
Think Bayes 2: http://allendowney.github.io/ThinkBayes2/index.html

Gelman, Hill, Vethari (2021): Regression and Other Stories

Statistical Thinking for the 21st Century:
https://statsthinking21.github.io/statsthinking21-core-site/

Ma, Kording, Goldreich: Bayesian models of perception and action

Stanislaw, H., & Todorov, N. (1999). Calculation of signal detection theory measures. Behavior research methods, instruments, & computers, 31(1), 137-149.

https://statsthinking21.github.io/statsthinking21-python/index.html

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