Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
PS50066 Multivariate statistics for use in health contexts 2 |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take PS50065 |
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Aims: To equip students with the skills to use and interpret multivariate statistics using SPSS and appreciate the applications of multivariate analysis in health.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of this unit, student will: * Have refreshed their knowledge of univariate and some multivariate parametric statistics; * Learn how to use SPSS to analyse health data and to handle data sets; * Be able to interpret the answers to statistical analyses and report them within the health context. Skills: Intellectual * To learn independently; * To critically evaluate and assess research and evidence as well as a variety of other information; * To utilise problem solving skills. Professional / Practical * Advanced information technology and computing technology (e.g. SPSS); * Independent working skills; * Advanced numeracy skills. Content: Intermediate multivariate statistics, including Factor Analysis, ANOVA (post-hoc comparisons), and Multiple Regression. |