Statistical data processing

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07BMTI130
Type: Elective
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Tuuri, Hannu
Teacher Team: Tuuri, Hannu
Language of Instruction:

Learning Outcomes

Students are able to define the different phases of the quantitative research. They are able to input and handle the data by using the SPSS statistical software. Students understand the principles of statistical inference when interpreting the results.

Student's Workload

- lectures and guided practice 24 h
- independent work 56 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Introduction to Statistics

Contents

- quantitative research prosess
- the basics of SPSS –statistical software
- inputting and handling research data
- presenting the data by statistical parameters, tables and charts
- examples of examinations of depending analyses (correlation analyses, crosstabs, Chii Square –test, t-test and analyses of variance)
- interpreting of the results
- evaluation of the reliability of quantitative research

Recommended or Required Reading

- Heikkilä Tarja, 2008. Tilastollinen Tutkimus.
- material provided by the teacher

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- lectures and guided practice
- independent study

Assessment Criteria

The course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5.
Excellent (5)
Student is able to input data by using the SPSS statistical software and is excellently able to handle the data. He or she is able to present the statistical results from the data illustratively way and also know the basic methods to illustrate the dependence of two variables by testing statistically too. Student is able to adapt his or her skills to different cases by using SPSS software. Student also know how to interpret the results understand the principles of statistical inference and statistical testing.

Good (4-3)
Student is able to input data by using the SPSS statistical software and is quite well able to handle the data. He or she is able to present the statistical results from the data illustratively way and also know the basic methods to illustrate the dependence of two variables. Student also know how to interpret the results understand the principles of statistical inference and statistical testing.

Satisfactory (2-1)
Student is able to input data by using the SPSS statistical software and is satisfactory able to handle the data. He or she is able to present the statistical results from the data satisfactory way and also know the basic methods to illustrate the dependence of two variables. Student also know how to interpret the results understand the principles of statistical inference.

Assessment Methods

Assignment 50 %, active participation and exam 50 %

Further Information

- The course accrues 3 R&D points

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