Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Statistics for Planners
School	School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department	Geography
Module Code	03 38041
Module Lead	Liz Hamilton
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
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Description	This module will teach the essentials of statistical data analysis. The main aim is to enable the student to be proficient in the statistical analysis of research data sets. The module will include fundamental knowledge and understanding of the analysis of data sets through the application of descriptive statistics (measures of central tendency, variability and skewness), inferential statistics (Student’s t test, analysis of variance, Chi-Square test, correlation and regression).
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding the theory underpinning selected statistical methods and tests. Apply appropriate statistical analysis to suitable data sets and correctly interpret the results of statistical analysis.
Assessment	38041-01 : Statistics Canvas Quiz : Class Test (60%) 38041-02 : Statistics Coursework : Coursework (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: - In-class statistics quiz (60%) - 1500 word statistical report (40%) Reassessment: by failed components
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