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Scared of the statistics
Prerequisites:
You should bring with you a printed copy of a quantitative paper or piece of research that you have found difficult to understand or analyse due to the statistics and use of mathematical terminology.
Aim:
The aim of this workshop is to provide you with a basic introduction to reading and interpreting statistics in quantitative research. You can expect to develop study skills that can be applied to your own research or critiques.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the session you will will have:
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Learnt how to read a paper and developed techniques for understanding quantitative research.
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Improved their understanding of key terminology and should feel confident in their ability to interpret this information
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Discussed the meaning and significance of using statistics in research
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Established the value of statistics in research and considered how they can critique this effectively.
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Had the opportunity to ask questions related to statistics within quantitative research
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Had a demonstration of any Apps which could aid their studies (note this is not software for the production of statistics or analysis of data)
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Further resources if mathematical support is required will be signposted
Event Presenter
The presenter for this session is Phil Roberts.Event Organiser
The event organiser is Library & Learning Services.- Date:
- Wednesday 13 December 2017
- Time:
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Campus:
- University of Suffolk Ipswich