Module PY4012-KP04
Advanced Nonparametric Methods (NonparVer)
Duration
1 Semester
Turnus of offer
each summer semester
Credit points
4
Course of studies, specific fields and terms:
- Master Psychology - Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 2027, optional subject, psychology
- Master Psychology - Cognitive Systems 2027, optional subject, psychology
- Master Psychology - Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 2022, optional subject, psychology
- Master Psychology - Cognitive Systems 2022, optional subject, psychology
Classes and lectures:
- Advanced Nonparametric Methods (seminar, 2 SWS)
Workload:
- 90 hours private studies
- 30 hours in-classroom work
Contents of teaching:
- Nonparametric methods as a computationally intensive but low-presumption alternative.
- Nonparametric estimation techniques: Jackknife, Bootstrap
- Nonparametric testing procedures: Permutation tests, randomization tests
- Develop and apply nonparametric test statistics yourself
Qualification-goals/Competencies:
- Students are familiar with nonparametric methods, both in the narrow and broad sense, and are able to apply them.
- You are able to independently find and apply nonparametric solutions to estimation and testing problems.
- You have the ability to find and implement appropriate software solutions yourself.
Grading through:
- written homework
Responsible for this module:
Literature:
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Language:
- Will be offered using an audience-oriented mixture of German and English
Notes:
Admission requirements for enrolling in the module:- Statistics 3 (Advanced Methodology 1) must have been completed.
Admission requirements for participating in module examination(s):
- Successful completion requires regular attendance,
- active participation (peer instructions, presentations)
Module exam(s):
- PY4012-L1: Advanced Nonparametric Methods, submission of two written and self-programmed
Last Updated:
14.11.2025