Statistics

The aim of the course is to provide students with a basic introduction to statistical concepts, notations, and use of SPSS

Knowledge

Students know...

- How to use of statistical analysis in quantitative studies.

- The logic behind significance testing.

- About the possibilities and limitations associated with inferences based on statistical analysis.

Skills

Students can...

- Select and use appropriate methods of analysis of own data.

- Conduct simple descriptive and inductive statistical analysis for hand.

- Conduct selected analyses on SPSS.

- Interpret the results of statistical analyses.

- Read and understand the quantitative research literature.

Competence

Students can...

- Plan the use of statistical analyses in research.

- Assess critical conclusions based on statistical analysis in the research literature.

- Gain an understanding of more advanced statistical methods.

Teaching method and activities: Lectures, seminars and tasks, including tasks involving the use of SPSS. Lectures 2 hours per week and seminars 1 hour per week.

Compulsory activities:

• The students have to hand in a written task which is to be approved before they can sit the final exam.
• The students need to pass a mandatory introductory course at the start of the semester.
• Participation in class 80%