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:

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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:

Region:

North West

Keywords:

Data Quality and Data Management , Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis

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Data Quality and Data Management
Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis

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