Statistical Practice 1

• • Level of measurement
  • Displaying and summarising categorical and metric data
  • Describing the relationship between variables
  • Correlation and causation
  • Normal Distribution
  • Sampling Distributions
  • Confidence Intervals
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Statistical Inference for the mean
  • t-tests for one sample, paired and independent data
  • Statistical Inference for the population coefficient
  • The chi-square test of independence
  • Choosing the correct statistical test

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• SWI-HMS770 (Not currently available)

Others

Some knowledge of basic statistics is assumed.

Additional requirements

• Other requirements -
  • Additional materials
  • Other special requirement — You will require access to a recent version of SPSS - at least the SPSS Grad Pak.

This subject develops students’ understanding of a range of statistical methods along with their assumptions and limitations of their application. It enables students to develop the capacity to carry out independent statistical analysis of data using a standard statistical software package and also aims to develop students’ abilities in effectively communicating the outcomes of statistical investigations. In addition, it will provide a foundation and motivation for exposure to statistical ideas subsequent to the Graduate Certificate (GC) degree.

Please note: assessment values are indicative only, details will be advised at the start of the subject.

• Final Assessment (TBC) (50%)
• Quizzes — Online (10%)
• Assignments — 2 (40%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).