6 ECTS credits
180 h study time
Offer 2 with catalog number 4021326DNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (D) Master - preliminary level.
1. Introduction
2. IBM SPSS
3. Why statistics?
4. Exploring data with graphs
5. Core statistical concepts
6. Descriptive analysis
7. Correlation (parametric and non-parametric)
8. The linear model
9. Comparing two means
10. Comparing several independent means
Handbook (required): "Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics" by Andy Field (5th Edition, 2018, ISBN 978-1-5264-1951-4)
Additional material: through the learning platform additional material will be provided (e.g., slides, datasets, etc.)
• The students gain insight into basic principles of statistical concepts.
• The students understand the application of basic statistical analysis methods.
• The students are able to conduct statistical analyses.
• The students are able to describe and explain the procedures and statistical methods used.
• The students are able to choose the appropriate statistical method for a given research question.
• The students gain insight into the use of the various statistical tests and procedures.
• The students understand the sequence of steps in the analysis of research data.
• The students are able to translate research questions to appropriate analyses.
• The students are able to use SPSS software to conduct the statistical methods and tests covered.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Not applicable.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Educational Sciences: Standaard traject