In this course you will obtain a solid foundation in basic statistical concepts and procedures to progress with some confidence into more advanced topics.
This is an introductory unit in statistical methods with the emphasis on statistical techniques applicable to the social sciences, although these introductory techniques are also appropriate to the health sciences.
Our approach to learning will be largely non-mathematical, concentrating on concepts rather than mathematical theory. Participants familiar with the use of a statistical software package, but lacking statistical training should also start with this course.

The course will be using the free and open-source software jamovi. there will be an opportunity to use IMB SPSS Statistics as an alternative. Instructions will be provided for both packages and students can choose either jamovi or IBM SPSS Statistics.

There are no prerequisites for this course, nor is previous computing experience with IBM SPSS Statistics or jamovi necessary.

This course aims to a give you a solid foundation in basic statistical concepts and procedures to progress with some confidence into more advanced topics.

The course will be using the free and open-source software jamovi. there will be an opportunity to use IMB SPSS Statistics as an alternative. Instructions will be provided for both packages and students can choose either jamovi or IBM SPSS Statistics.