ASOB16107U Basic Statistics
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Compulsory course on the 2nd semester BSc in
sociology
In Spring 2022 this course will be tought in
English.
The objective of the course is to continue to introduce students to quantitative methods and basic statistics. The course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Basic Methodology of Social Sciences.
Knowledge
The course introduces students to:
- elementary sampling theory
- basic probability calculus
- discrete and continuous variables
- frequency tables and cross-reference tables
- statistical moments such as mean and variance
- statistical test theory, e.g. in the form of hypothesis testing
through t-tests and chi^ 2-tests,
- basic statistical measurements of relations such as
correlations and
- statistical controls in cross-reference tables.
Students learn to account for these topics. They learn to
explain the logic behind the use of statistical moments,
statistical test theory and statistical control in cross-reference
tables in social science research. They also learn to reflect on
the potential and limitations of statistical generalisation,
statistical control and the use of statistical moments and
measurements of relations.
Skills
The course gives students the opportunity to master basic
statistical calculations and tests using standard software such as
Excel and Stata. Students learn to:
- formulate, implement and justify the choice of statistical
hypothesis tests, e.g. for mean values and cross-reference tables
- calculate and use statistical moments such as mean and variance
- read and report on frequency tables and cross-reference tables
- calculate and apply basic measurements of relations such as
correlations and chi^ 2-tests
- use statistical controls in cross-reference tables by checking
the relation between two variables for a third variable,
- present and convey the results of statistical analyses of a
given problem
- evaluate critically their empirical results in relation to a
given problem in a way that demonstrates an understanding of
quantitative data and methodology, including its potential and
limitations.
Competencies
The course provides students with competencies to:
- acquire advanced quantitative methods such as regression
analysis
- convert their knowledge and skills in quantitative analyses in
research and as consultants by, for example, being able to plan and
draw up reports or studies involving regression analysis.
Will be announced in Absalon
- Category
- Hours
- Lectures
- 28
- Preparation
- 125
- Exercises
- 28
- Exam
- 25
- Total
- 206
Registration deadline for courses is:
June 1st for Autumn semester
December 1st for Spring semester.
When registered you will be signed up for exam.
Sociology Student (from KU):
Registration online at KUnet
Anthropology Students (from KU):
You must register as credit student and have a pre-approval.
Find more information at
www.soc.ku.dk under Uddannelse -
Meritstuderende.
International exchange students:
You must sign up by filling in an application form.
Find it at
www.sociology.ku.dk.
Credit students:
Find more information at
www.soc.ku.dk under Uddannelse -
Meritstuderende.
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Portfolio, -Individual.
A portfolio assignment is defined as a series of short assignments during the course that address one or more set questions and feedback is offered during the course. All of the assignments are submitted together for assessment at the end of the course. The portfolio assignments must be no longer than 10 pages in total.
Further details for this exam form can be found in the Curriculum and in the General Guide to Examinations at KUnet. - Exam registration requirements
You need to be signed up for the course to attend the exam
- Aid
- All aids allowed
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
- Exam period
Find more information on your study page at KUnet.
Exchange students and Danish full degree guest students please see the homepage of Sociology;
www.sociology.ku.dk under Education --> Exams- Re-exam
Written take-home essay with NEW formulated questions
Individual
Criteria for exam assesment
Please see the learning outcome
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- ASOB16107U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Bachelor
- Duration
- 1 semester
- Placement
- Spring
- Schedule
- See Timetable
- Course capacity
- Vejl. 120 personer
- Study board
- Department of Sociology, Study Council
Contracting department
- Department of Sociology
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Course Coordinators
- Friedolin Merhout (fmerhout@soc.ku.dk)
Lecturers
Friedolin Merhout, e-mail: fmerhout@soc.ku.dk