408030 VU Quantitative Social Research and the Basics of Statistics

winter semester 2023/2024 | Last update: 08.10.2024 | Place course on memo list

Department:

Department of Sociology

Instructor:

Mag. Dr. Bernadette Müller Kmet, +43 512 507 73423

Course number:

408030

Title:

VU Quantitative Social Research and the Basics of Statistics

Type/hours:

VU 2

ECTS credits:

Period:

weekly

Mode of repetition:

each semester

Language of instruction:

German

Learning Outcome:

Curr. 2021 § 5 (1) 4: The students master the basics of descriptive and inferential statistics and can use this knowledge to answer sociological questions. They are able to carry out descriptive, univariate and bivariate data analyses independently with statistical software, to interpret the results in a sociologically meaningful way and to present them clearly with tables and graphics in research reports and presentations. To test hypotheses, students can perform parametric and non-parametric tests and calculate association measures. Successful completion of the module also enables the critical reception and use of official statistics and social science data in data archives.

Contents:

THIS COURSE WILL BE IN GERMAN!

Students learn how to analyse qunatitative data using SPSS.

Methods:

Short lectures by the lecturer Illustration of practical analysis examples in SPSS Independent implementation of quantitative analyzes in SPSS (under the guidance of the course leader and with additional support from a tutor) Presentation, description and interpretation of quantitative results in the form of homework Joint interpretation and discussion of statistical results Critical reading of quantitative example studies

Assessment:

Participation (implementation of analyzes and calculations during the course) Homework test

Literature:

will be announced in OLAT

Prerequisites:

positive completion of the compulsory module 3

Remarks:

This course is carried out in attendance (compulsory attendance) in the ZID rooms. For those who prefer a virtual holding mode, please register with one of the online VU Quantitative Social Research and Fundamentals of Statistics.

OLAT:

https://lms.uibk.ac.at/url/RepositoryEntry/5512594293

Start:

see dates

Course allocation

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences

Bachelor's Programme Sociology according to the curriculum 2007 (180 ECTS-Credits, 6 semesters)

Compulsory Modules (150 ECTS-Credits)

Compulsory Module 4: Quantitative Social Research and the Basics of Statistics (5 ECTS-Credits, 2 h)

Interdisciplinary and additional courses

Interdisciplinary courses

Interdisciplinary courses for Bachelor's Programmes

Sustainable development goals

SDG 4 - Quality education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Dates

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Date	Time	Location
Tue 2023-10-10	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2023-10-17	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2023-10-24	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2023-10-31	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2023-11-07	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2023-11-14	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2023-11-21	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2023-11-28	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2023-12-05	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2023-12-12	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2024-01-09	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2024-01-16	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2024-01-23	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5
Tue 2024-01-30	09.45 - 11.15	ZID Sowi AR 5 ZID Sowi AR 5