Area: | School of Occupational Therapy |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to descriptive statistics as well as the SPSS computer based statistical package. Selected topics covered include - measurement, central tendency and variability, the normal distribution , Z-scores, the t-test, one way analysis of variance, bivariate correlation and regression, the chi-square tests and nonparametric alternatives. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will be able to - Distinguish between descriptive and inferential statistics. Gain the ability to present data in the most appropriate descriptive format. Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic null hypothesis significance testing procedures, including being able to select the most appropriate statistical test for a variety of data sets. Gain practical experience in using SPSS for the purposes of data entry, graphing, descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. Present the results of statistical analysis in an APA standard results section. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Coakes, S.J., and Stedd, L., (2001). Analysis Without Anguish, Version 10 for Windows. Brisbane, John Wiley and Sons. Rosnow, R. L., and Rosenthal, R., (2002). beginning Behavioural Research - A Conceptual Primer, 4th ed. New Jersey, Prentice Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Workbooks (2) 40%, Exam 60%. This is a grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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