This course is a comprehensive practicum in survey data analysis. Beginning from a review of the theoretical underpinnings of survey research, students will learn to conceptualise and operationalise research questions suitable to address with population surveys.
The second part of the course will focus on sampling techniques; which samples can be considered to be representative and how survey results can be interpreted.
A large part of the course will be devoted to learning how to analyse data in PASW Statistics. Students will also learn to write data analysis reports based on their own analysis of recent Australian and international surveys.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- After completing the course students will read and critique quantitative articles with greater understanding. They will be able to design a basic survey questionnaire with an understanding of concepts underpinning the construction of variables. Moreover they will learn how to optimally use a range of descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Students will understand the concept of random sampling and its relationship to statistical inferences. They will be able to independently perform a range of survey data analyses including cross-tabulations, t-tests and ordinary least square regressions to answer various research questions. The course will also provide an opportunity to learn how to write survey data analysis reports to professional standards.
Indicative Assessment
Examination (35%), assignments (55%) and tutorial and lab participation (10%).
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Workload
14 hours of lectures, 8 hours of tutorials and 10 x one hour computer laboratory sessions. Lectures will be taped.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1164 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2472 | |
| 2012 | $2472 | |
| 2011 | $2424 | |
| 2010 | $2358 | |
| 2009 | $2286 | |
| 2008 | $2286 | |
| 2007 | $2286 | |
| 2006 | $2286 | |
| 2005 | $2286 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2574 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3240 |
| 2012 | $3240 |
| 2011 | $3240 |
| 2010 | $3240 |
| 2009 | $3240 |
| 2008 | $3240 |
| 2007 | $3132 |
| 2006 | $3132 |
| 2005 | $3132 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4796 | 17 Feb 2014 | 07 Mar 2014 | 31 Mar 2014 | 30 May 2014 | In Person | N/A |
