Introduction to Statistics 1 - Professional course

Program Overview

This one-day Introduction to Statistics 1 course builds on foundational knowledge of descriptive statistics and introduces statistical inference. Through hands-on exercises using SPSS software, participants learn about chi-square tests, t-tests, correlation, and analysis of variance. The course emphasizes practical application and good study design practices, preparing individuals for further studies in statistics or careers requiring data analysis and interpretation.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

• This one-day course is designed to build upon foundational knowledge of descriptive statistics and introduce participants to the logical underpinnings of statistical inference.
• The course emphasizes practical application through hands-on exercises utilizing SPSS software.
• Topics covered include:
• Chi-square test of association
• McNemar's test (chi-square for related data)
• Paired samples t-test
• Independent samples t-test
• Correlation
• One-way analysis of variance
• Post hoc tests
• Strong emphasis is placed on developing good study design practices.

Structure:

• The course is delivered in a single day, lasting from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• The course utilizes a combination of teaching methods:
• Lectures to introduce core concepts and frameworks.

Unique Approaches:

• The course emphasizes a hands-on, practical approach to learning statistics through engaging with real-world data using SPSS.

Careers:

Careers:

• Completion of this course prepares individuals for further studies in statistics, particularly the "Introduction to Statistics 2" course.
• The skills and knowledge gained are also valuable for various fields where data analysis and interpretation are crucial, potentially opening doors to diverse career paths.

Other:

Other:

• Participants are expected to have familiarity with descriptive statistics and ideally have completed the "Introduction to SPSS" course.
• Non-UK students require a valid passport upon entry to the UK.
• Non-native English speakers need to provide evidence of meeting the English language requirements.
• The course fee includes all materials, pre-reading, refreshments, and lunch.
• The course runs on the Frenchay Campus of UWE Bristol.
• Course dates, updated fees, and online booking forms for the 2024/25 session will be available in summer 2023.