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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Research: Statistics And Data Analysis | |||
| Reference | SS2013 | Version | 5 |
| Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce the student to descriptive and inferential statistics used in social science research. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate knowledge of the role of statistics and data in research. |
| 2 | Select appropriate statistical and data analysis techniques. |
| 3 | Apply appropriate statistical and data analysis techniques. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The role of statistics and data in hypothesis testing: descriptive/inferential approach. Types of data: quantitative and qualitative. Data visualisation: descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency and variability and how to present them). Populations and samples, frequency distributions. Types of statistical tests; parametric/non parametric; design factors and choice of test. Correlation, t tests (and equivalents) and introduction to ANOVA. Computer packages and their use. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module will involve lectures, seminars and practical sessions. Seminars will be used to provide the opportunity to use statistical techniques and software packages. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 24 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | Component 1 will be assessed by examination. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component 2 will be assessed by written coursework. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The examination (refer to x axis on top of grid) contributes 50% to the module total. The coursework (refer to y axis on left side of grid) contributes 50% to the module total. | ||||||||
| Examination: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | C | D | D | E | F | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 8 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | DANCEY, C., 2020. Statistics without maths for psychology. 8th ed. USA: Pearson. |
| 2 | GRIMM, L. G., 1993. Statistical Applications for the Behavioural Sciences. 4th ed. USA: John Wiley and Sons. |
| 3 | HOWELL, D. C., 2012. Statistical Methods for Psychology. 8th ed. Belmont, C.A: Duxbury Press |
| 4 | KINNEAR, P. and GRAY, C. D., SPSS (Versions 19-25 are applicable) Made Simple. East Sussex: Psychology Press. |
| 5 | PALLANT, J., 2016. SPSS Survival Manual. 6th ed. Maidenhead, England: McGraw-Hill Education. |