Unit details
ASC744 - Analysis of Quantitative Data
| Offered at: | (X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | N Millen |
| Contact hours: | A workshop will be conducted at the Burwood campus on the weekend of the 10th and 11th of August 2012. This will be intensive workshop mode (12-15 hours). |
| Note: It is strongly recommended that students undertake ASC742 unit before enrolling in this ASC744 unit. Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The focus of this unit is on building skills and expertise in using statistical software. In order for students to gain practical experience, this unit will be taught in a computer laboratory. Participants will learn how to describe, collate, analyse, interpret and report on secondary numerical data sources using the computer program SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). Students will be given the opportunity to practice analysis techniques using real survey data.
Assessment
- x 2 Statistics and SPSS exercises, 30% (15% each)
- x 3 SPSS computer exercises, 45% (15% each)
- Data Base manipulation and Report, 25%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2110 | $2719 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
