SCY2815

Analysing Social Data (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Pam Reynolds

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On the successful completion of this unit students should: 1. Have acquired an understanding of variable measurement. 2. Be able to demonstrate a comprehension of statistical summaries. 3. Have mastered the concepts underlying bivariate inferential techniques. 4. Be able to show some ability in creating meaningful data summaries of report quality. 5. Have attained the ability to use a computer package for statistical analysis.

Assessment: Assignment (equivalent 1000 words): 25% + Assignment (equivalent 2000 words): 45% + Examination (equivalent 1500): 30%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar and 1 x 1 hour supervised lab) per week

Prerequisites: 24 points at level 1

Prohibitions: GSC1601