Statistics 2

Academic year: 2008-2009 Course code module 3BPSW-010 Semester: 1st and 2nd semester Credits: 6 Study load (hours) 168 Theory (hours): 50,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): 30,00 Other (hours): Part-time program: 1 Instructor(s) Cornelius Van den Bosch Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Prior knowledge of descriptive statistics is required. Students should also be able to work on a PC in a Windows environment. *Sequentiality Students taking this course should have completed (obtained credits for):   Statistics I (1Ba) 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) The course encompasses an introduction to multivariate statistics.   Students who have taken the course must be able to:   -   select the appropriate method or technique for analysing a given issue or available data   -   indicate the conditions and restrictions of the method or technique applied   -   implement the method or technique using SPSS, identify potential problems, and propose suitable solutions.   -  interpret the results obtained . 3. Course content The course encompasses an introduction to multivariate statistics.   After an introduction to SPSS, the following techniques are discussed:   - Table Analysis and Elaboration   - Regression Analysis (Ordinary Least Squares)   - Factor Analysis   - Cluster Analysis   - Logistic Regression   The course encompasses theoretical lectures and computer practicals involving databases from various empirical studies (PSBH, Health Survey, ISPO Survey). The course concludes with a written exam made up a theoretical part and a practical part. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Closed book Open book 6. Compulsory reading – study material Welkenhuysen – Gybels, J. and G. Loosveldt: “Regressieanalyse. Een introductie in de multivariabelenanalyse”, Acco, 2002.     MTSO- INFO 32 (33): SPSS Een beknopte inleiding   MTSO- INFO 25: SPSS Een beknopte handleiding leren onderzoeken ( SPSS versie)   7. Recommended reading - study material 8. Tutoring The lecturer and assistant are available for questions etc during the practical sessions. laatste aanpassing: last update: 26/09/2008 14:54 karel.vandenbosch