*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
In the explosive growth of social science statistical methods, it is easy to forget that quantitative social research rests on logical foundations that cut across specific techniques. This unit teaches the 'causal logic' and basic statistical techniques used in survey analysis. The objectives are: to allow students to be more critical consumers of research findings in the mass media and in scholarly journals; to provide them with hands-on experience through laboratory exercises using a variety of techniques for quantitative data analysis; and to give them the opportunity to develop their own research hypotheses, identify relevant data and conduct data analysis to test them.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: exercises (60%), final 2-hr exam (40%)
TEACHING PATTERN: 1 lecture and 2-hr lab weekly (13 wks)
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
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