Overview
In this course you will learn the fundamentals of data handling and statistical analysis for social science research.
You'll be guided through the beginning stages of preparing data to conduct fundamental statistical methods to answer social science research questions. The content will provide foundational knowledge helpful for further study.
This course will focus on the application of data handling, statistical techniques, and the interpretation of basic statistical techniques using real life examples.
You'll also receive an introduction to the programming-based statistical program, Stata.
Previous knowledge of quantitative data management, programming, or statistical analysis is not required.
Who should attend
- Beginners with limited or no experience with quantitative data and statistical analysis.
- This course is suitable for post-graduate students, researchers and evaluators in government, NGOs, and private sectors.
Entry requirements
What you'll learn
- Understand the basics of data preparation for statistical analysis.
- Understand data including types of data, levels of measurement, variables, and data quality.
- Understand the basics of choosing the right statistical analysis.
- Learn fundamental statistical techniques for summarising data, inferential statistics, and probability.
- Learn how to conduct and interpret basic statistical techniques such as t-tests, chi-square tests, and correlations.
Time commitment
This is an online course that will require roughly 7 hours to complete.
- 1 full day (9am – 5pm; AEST)
Assessment
Certification and accreditation
Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion to verify their skills and achievements.
Facilitators
Cost
| Applicant | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard rate | A$610 |
| Early bird (book 5 weeks before the course starts) | A$506 |
| Groups of 3 or more (per person) | A$488 |
| UQ students | A$427 |
| Other students | A$458 |
Registration closes 7 days before the course starts.
The course will only proceed if there are 6 or more participants.
GST is included in the cost
Discounts can't be used with other discounts, offers or special promotions.
Payment optionsWe accept credit cards (Visa/MasterCard) for payment, including corporate credit cards. We can also invoice corporate and government clients. If you want to discuss payment options, please contact our team at issr.education@uq.edu.au.
Related courses
This course is part of the Social Research Methods suite. There are 11 courses within this suite – see the other related courses below:
- Social Research Methods 1 – Gathering and Analysing Qualitative Data
- Social Research Methods 2 – Evaluating Social, Health and Human Service Programs
- Social Research Methods 3 – Social Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Social Research Methods 4 – Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Social Research Methods 5 – Data literacy, storytelling and influencing decision-makers
- Social Research Methods 6 – Survey Design
- Social Research Methods 7 – Principles of Research Design
- Social Research Methods 9 – Regression Analysis
- Social Research Methods 10 – Data Wrangling with R: An Introduction
- Social Research Methods 11 – Factor Analysis
Contact
Institute for Social Science Research
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