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Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


PS50066: Multivariate statistics for use in health contexts 2

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take PS50065
Click here for further information Description: 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.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

PS50066 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Psychology

PS50066 is Optional (DEU) on the following programmes:

Department of Psychology
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