Introduction to Data Analysis 2
Date:
16/05/2019
Organised by:
The University of Manchester
Presenter:
Jack Bailey
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
CMI Short Courses
cmi-shortcourses@manchester.ac.uk
0161 2751980
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.
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
Cost:
£195 (£140 for those from educational, government and charitable institutions)
Website and registration:
https://www.cmist.manchester.ac.uk/study/short/list/
Region:
North West
Keywords:
Analysis of existing survey data, Mixed Methods, Survey and Questionnaire Design, Data Management , Statistical Theory and Methods of Inference, Regression Methods, Linear regression, SPSS
Related publications and presentations:
Analysis of existing survey data
Mixed Methods
Survey and Questionnaire Design
Data Management
Statistical Theory and Methods of Inference
Regression Methods
Linear regression
SPSS