Introduction to Data Analysis 2
Date:
07/06/2016
Organised by:
CMIST, University of Manchester
Presenter:
Dr Dharmi Kapadia
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Michelle Kelly
cmist-courses@manchester.ac.uk
Map:
View in Google Maps (M13 9PL)
Venue:
Humanities Bridgeford Street Building
University of Manchester
Description:
This course provides an introduction to the theory and methods of quantitative data analysis of relationships between variables, focussing on the techniques of Chi-square tests, correlation and linear regression.
Objectives
The course will examine relationships between variables covering:
- The concept of statistical significance
- The theory and execution of a simple chi square test for relationships between categorical variables
- How to test whether a relationship between two interval variables exists using correlation
- How to describe relationships between variables using a statistical model based on linear regression methods
- The use of control variables to control for confounding variables
- The interpretation of statistical results and their use in making research conclusions
Prerequisites
Participants should have a basic familiarity with a statistical software package such as SPSS. Ideally participants should also have taken Introduction to Data Analysis 1 or have equivalent experience.
Cost:
£140 (public sector) £195 (private sector)
Website and registration:
http://www.cmist.manchester.ac.uk/study/courses/short/introductory/intro-to-data-analysis-2/
Region:
North West
Keywords:
Data Quality and Data Management , Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
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