Introduction to data analysis 2
Date:
06/10/2017
Organised by:
University of Manchester
Presenter:
Jennifer Prattley
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
cmist-courses@manchester.ac.uk 0161 2751980
Map:
View in Google Maps (M13 9PL)
Venue:
Humanities Bridgeford Street, University of Manchester, Manchester
Description:
This course provides an introduction to the theory and methods of quantitative data analysis . Focus is on methods for analysing relationships between variables, including Chi square tests, correlation and linear regression.
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
Cost:
£195 (or £140 for those from educational, government and charitable institutions).
Website and registration:
https://www.cmist.manchester.ac.uk/study/short/introductory/intro-to-data-analysis-2/
Region:
North West
Keywords:
Exploratory Research, Survey Research, Analysis of existing survey data, Survey sampling , Survey and Questionnaire Design, Categorical data analysis, SPSS, data analysis , introductory data analysis , correlation , regression , chi squared
Related publications and presentations:
Exploratory Research
Survey Research
Analysis of existing survey data
Survey sampling
Survey and Questionnaire Design
Categorical data analysis
SPSS