MAS2499 : Quantitative Methods for Cognitive Science 2
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Available for Study Abroad and Exchange students, subject to School approval at module registration
- Module Leader(s): Dr Daniel Henderson
- Owning School: Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MAS1499 | Quantitative Methods for Cognitive Science 1 |
Pre Requisite Comment
MAS1499 (or equivalent)
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To enable students to develop an understanding of the conceptual and practical issues in the
application of statistical techniques to interpretation of quantitative data in cognitive sciences. Emphasis is placed on: identifying appropriate statistical techniques; using appropriate computer software for statistical analysis; interpreting results in context; using real world
examples.
Outline Of Syllabus
Review of data types; graphical and numerical summaries; data collection and manipulation; sampling; estimation; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Nonparametric methods (e.g. Mann-Whitney, Kruskall-Wallis). Contingency tables. Multivariate methods (e.g. cluster analysis).
Regression: review of correlation and simple linear regression; multiple regression; variable selection (backward elimination); regression diagnostics; logistic regression (binary, ordinal). General linear model. Time series: moving averages; seasonal effects; autoregressive models for residuals; forecasting.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 44 | 1:00 | 44:00 | Formal Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Revision Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Coursework |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Computer practical sessions |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Office Hour or Discussion Board Activity |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 68 | 1:00 | 68:00 | Preparation time for lectures, background reading, coursework review |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Revision |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MAS2403 | Statistical Methods for Marketing & Management |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The teaching methods are appropriate to allow students to develop a wide range of skills, from understanding basic concepts and facts to higher-order thinking. Lectures are used for the delivery of theory and explanation of methods, illustrated with examples, and for giving general feedback on marked work. Practicals are used to help develop the students' abilities at applying the theory to solving problems.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 150 | 2 | A | 80 | N/A |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistical Methods for Marketing & Management | 2 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | 2 | Computer Based Assessment |
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | 2 | Computer Based Assessment |
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | 2 | Computer Based Assessment |
| Computer assessment | 2 | M | 2 | Computer Based Assessment |
| Report | 1 | M | 6 | Practical report |
| Report | 2 | M | 6 | Practical report |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
A substantial unseen examination is appropriate for the assessment of the material in this module. The format of the examination will enable students to reliably demonstrate their own knowledge, understanding and application of learning outcomes.
In each semester the coursework consists of a practical report counting for 6% and two Computer Based Assessments counting for 4% in total. The practical reports and CBAs are designed to ensure that the students are following the module and to give timely feedback on their progress.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MAS2499's Timetable