Introduction to Data Analysis 2

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

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