Description
This module introduces students to quantitative methods in the social sciences. It assumes no knowledge of quantitative methods or statistical software. The module caters for students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and adopts a practical hands-on approach to learning, with tutor supported computer tutorials. The module covers descriptive statistics (central tendency and variation), data visualisation, data access, probability, sampling, hypothesis testing, inferential statistics and ends with an introduction to simple linear regression. Students will be introduced to the R statistical software and work with real-world data.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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