University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: Lectures: Mondays 1-2; Workshops: Mondays one of 2-3, 3-4, 4-5

This module provides a user-friendly introduction to the fundamental concepts of quantitative analysis. It will cover underlying principles, terminology, research design, sampling strategies, uncertainty and missing data, computerised data management and univariate and multivariate approaches to data analysis. The assessment will be in the form of practical tasks completed in class and/or independently.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour combined lecture and tutorial.

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 130

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: 100% Coursework; Resubmission of failed components only

Personnel

Module coordinator: Mr P L Gardner
Module teaching staff: Mr Paul Gardner
Module coordinator email plg@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Have a working knowledge of basic statistical concepts and terms
• Be able to discuss the merits and limitations of various research designs
• Be able to recognise flawed statistical approaches & interpretations
• Be able to perform power analysis
• Be able to manipulate datasets with SPSS
• Be able to perform and interpret statistical analyses using SPSS