Methods of Mathematical Statistics in Social Sciences (SL_134)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about the use of statistical concepts in social sciences taking into account the development of digitalisation, to independently find the necessary data, group and analyse them using appropriate methods and to develop an understanding of the practical use of the obtained data in the presentation of the obtained results in the study.
Prerequisites
Knowledge in mathematics and informatics.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the study course, students are able to identify knowledge that will allow to recognise the statistical terminology and the basic methods used in various publications.
Upon successful completion of the study course, students will be able to Correctly identify, prepare and enter data in the IBM SPSS Statistics. Analyse and create and edit tables and charts; systematise and select appropriate methods of data processing, incl. performing statistical hypotheses testing.
On successful completion of the study course, students will be able to correctly interpret the most important statistical indicators and to use the acquired basic statistical methods in the study data processing.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Business Management and Economics), DSZbve | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Māra Grēve | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Communication Culture and Multimedia), DSZkkm | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Māra Grēve | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Political Science), DSZpz | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Māra Grēve | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Social Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work), DSZsassd | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Māra Grēve | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Law Science), DSZtz | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Māra Grēve | |
| Social Sciences (sub-programme Health Management), DSZvv | 3 | Doctoral | Limited choice | Māra Grēve |
