GSC1601

Basic statistics and computing for social sciences

(ART)

Pam Reynolds

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Gippsland, distance + Prohibition: PSY2051

Synopsis: Use of published data - especially Australian Bureau of Statistics, eg labour force, demographic profiles etc. Introduction to statistical analysis (chi-square, t-test and correlation, ie covering both parametric and non-parametric statistics). The use of computers for statistical analysis.

Assessment: Progressive assessment: 70% + Examination (2 hours): 30%