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Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description This module is designed to instruct the student in quantitative research measurement, multivariate statistical test selection, running multivariate techniques using SPSS and interpreting and presenting the results of these tests. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Develop and evaluate multi-item quantitative indicators for measuring theoretical concepts. 2. Select the appropriate statistical techniques for examining the relationships between the different variable types. 3. Apply the most widely used multivariate statistical tests using SPSS. 4. Present the results of a quantitative research analysis in a valid and a readable form. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Measurement in Quantitative Research-Measurement Tools -Measurement Validity and ReliabilityData Characteristics and Variable Types-Data Types -Examining Data - Normal Distribution -Skewed Data -Data TransformationsStatistical Tests/Significance-What is Statistical Significance -Summary of Bivariate Statistical Techniques -Test Assumptions -Parametric/Non-parametric testsMultivariate Statistical Tests-Cause and Effect Independent, Dependent, Moderator and Mediator Variables -Causal Forecasting Techiques Regression Analysis- Hierarchial Regression Logit Models/Discriminant Analysis Structural Equation Modelling Model Assumptions Model Fit Test Diagnostics -ANOVA Models ANCOVA Techniques MANOVA Techniques Multi-level Models | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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