This course aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to analyse large survey data sets to answer research and policy questions. Students will be introduced to a number of multivariate statistical methods for analysing numeric, categorical and censored data as well as techniques for analysing event-history data. Methods covered include multinomial logistic regression, survival analysis and cox regression. Participants will learn to use a computer statistical software package such as SPSS to apply the methods to survey data and to interpret and discuss the results of their data analysis. Teaching is provided through lectures, tutorials and computer training sessions. This course will provide students with the skills necessary to undertake, or assess, complex quantitative research.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
By the end of this course, you should be able to
- Formulate a research question.
- Undertake multivariate statistical analysis appropriate to stated research question.
- Construct an argument using theory and data.
- Choose appropriate methods for presenting research results.
- Evaluate research conducted using statistical analysis.
Indicative Assessment
Poster assignment (20%); Written assignment (25%); Tutorial/Lab exercises (three) (15%); Literature summary (5%); Final exam (35%).The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
Teaching is provided through one ninety minute lecture and one ninety minute tutorial / computer training session.Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Lecture notes will be supplied in class. There is no set text. Students are expected to consult external texts and readings where necessary for assessment.Assumed Knowledge
While a pass in SOCR8001 Statistics for Social Scientists is the minimum requirement to enrol in this course, we recommend that students with less than 70% in SOCR8001 Statistics for Social Scientists seek further advice from the course convenor before enrolling.
Specialisations
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. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3480 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4638 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8983 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | In Person | N/A |