GRSC6007 Data Analysis

Content:
Based on students' basic knowledge in measurement and statistical concepts, this course aims to equip students with computer-aided skills in organizing, transforming and analyzing data. It emphasizes proper usage of data analysis by computer software and intelligent interpretation of results, through hands-on learning during and after classes. Interactive statistical data analysis software such as JMP or SPSS will be used in the course.

The course will cover statistical analysis for the following topics:

• Describing and summarizing data;
• Measuring associations for qualitative and quantitative data;
• Hypothesis testing and estimation problems;
• Analysis of Variance;
• Regression models.

Organization:
Each offering of the module comprises a total of twelve hours over four weekly sessions. Each weekly session will involve at least one hour of hands-on experience of using statistical software.

Enrollment:
Enrollment is restricted to students who have passed GRSC6024 'Intermediate Quantitative Research Methods (The Humanities & Related Disciplines)' or GRSC6025 'Intermediate Quantitative Research Methods (The Sciences & Related Disciplines)', or who are able to provide documentary evidence that they have passed an equivalent course. In 2011-12, this course will be offered in Semester 2 only.

Assessment:
Pass/Fail: Report on manipulation of a data set.

Outcome:
At the end of the course, students should have the practical skills to undertake simple statistical analysis themselves.