GEO-11301 Statistics for Leisure, Tourism and Environment
Course
Credits 1.00
| Teaching method | Contact hours |
| Lectures | 6 |
| Practical intensively supervised | 14 |
| Course coordinator(s) | dr. L Wagner |
| Lecturer(s) | dr. L Wagner |
| Examiner(s) | dr. L Wagner |
Language of instruction:
English
Contents:
Introduction to essential basics of statistical theory and initiation with SPSS, to prepare students for YSS-20306 Quantitative and Qualitative Research Techniques.
Learning outcomes:
After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- identify types of variables;
- formulate hypotheses related to correlation and comparing means;
- consider issues of reliability, validity, power, error and assumptions;
- assess data using graphs and basic mathematical models.
Activities:
Lectures and in-class practical assignments.
Examination:
Written closed-book exam.
Literature:
Field, A. (2009). Discovering Statistics using SPSS. London, GB: Sage. 821 p. ISBN 9781847879066; ISBN 9781847879073.
| Programme | Phase | Specialization | Period | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Optional for: | MTO | Leisure, Tourism and Environment | MSc | 1AF | |