Introduction to Data Analysis 2

Date:

07/03/2017

Organised by:

University of Manchester

Presenter:

Jen Prattley

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

Michelle Kelly
cmist-courses@manchester.ac.uk
0161 275 4579

Map:

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Venue:

The University of Manchester
Humanities Bridgeford Street Building

Description:

Outline

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

Cost:

£195 (£140 for those from educational, government and charitable institutions).

Website and registration:

Region:

North West

Keywords:

Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Spss , survey data , regression , chi squared

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