DEMO8014 Survey Data Analysis
| Offered By | Australian Demographic & Social Research Institute |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Demography |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
For further information, see http://adsri.anu.edu.au/study/Courses/DEMO8014/index.php
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 SPPS 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 | Participants will learn to use a computer statistical software package such as SPPS to apply the methods to survey data and to interpret and discuss the results of their data analysis. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Poster assignment (20%); Written assignment (25%); Tutorial/Lab exercises (four) (20%); Final exam (35%). |
| Workload | Teaching is provided through one ninety minute lecture and one ninety minute tutorial / computer training session. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Population Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
DEMO8007 with a grade of Distinction or better, OR background in Statistics AND some knowledge of SPSS or SAS. |
| Corequisites |
Students undertaking the "Social Research Methods" stream of the Master of Social Research must take this course, or DEMO8020 Qualitative Research Methods, or DEMO8084 Advanced Longitudinal Analysis |
| Consent Required | Students not enrolled in the Master of Social Research or the Graduate Certificate in Social Research require permission of the Masters Coordinator, Dr Robert Ackland, to enrol in this course. Please email him on adsri.study@anu.edu.au |
| Programs | Graduate Certificate in Demography, Graduate Certificate in Social Research, and Master of Social Research |
| Other Information |
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| Academic Contact | Robert Ackland |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
