Introduction to Data Analysis 1
| Dates: | 7 November 2019 |
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| Times: | All day |
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| What is it: | Short course |
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| Organiser: | Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research |
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| How much: | £195
/ £140 / £60 |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Adults, Alumni |
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Introduction to Data Analysis 1 is designed for those who would like to know more about the theory and practice of quantitative methods, but lack a background in statistics. Rather than burdensome mathematics, the course focuses on practical research skills. In particular, it emphasises hands-on practical learning and uses real-world data and cutting-edge software.
Objectives
This course covers the following topics:
Collecting data from surveys and other sources
Different types of data and how to analyse them
Describing and summarising data
Data management skills
Visualising data and findings
Prerequisites
None/Basic computer literacy.
Recommended reading
R for Data Science by Garrett Grolemund & Hadley Wickham
Discovering Statistics Using R by Andy Field, Jeremy Miles & Zoe Field
Social Research Methods by Alan Bryman
Price: £195
Concessions: £140 / £60
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