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About Study Course

Department: Statistics Unit
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Diāna Kalniņa
Study type:Full time
Target audience:Communication Science; Sociology; Political Science; Information and Communication Science
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Mathematics; Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics

Objective

To learn the basics of the statistical data processing program IBM SPSS; to acquire skills for independent use of the program to process and analyse one's own research work. To promote awareness of the importance of statistics in conducting and interpreting research.

Prerequisites

Basic computer skills.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Acquired knowledge about IBM SPSS capability; research data processing and basic elements of the statistical analysis.

Skills

Skills to work with IBM SPSS, including using IBM SPSS for statistical analysis.

Competence

Student will be able to input and process research data independently in IBM SPSS; perform basic statistical analysis and draw statistically valid conclusions.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Elective courses, C-kursi 1Free choiceDiāna Kalniņa