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230020 VO B5 Statistics in Sociology 1 (2025S)

Lecture

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie

Th 06.03. 11:30-13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

N Thursday 26.06.2025 11:30 - 13:00 Auditorium Maximum Tiefparterre Hauptgebäude Stiege 10

Lecturers

Martina Koller

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

N Thursday 06.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 13.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 20.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 27.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 03.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 10.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 08.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 15.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 22.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 05.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 12.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Statistics 1 deals with descriptive statistics, that is the basic methods and strategies for analysing and interpreting quantitative data. A main focus is on assessing relationships between two variables. The aim of the lecture is to convey statistical knowledge which enables students to analyse data independently and to critically evaluate published results.
The lecture focuses on those methods that are commonly used in sociology. The examples are oriented at current sociological research and are usually based on the European Social Survey.

The following topics are covered in the lecture:
- Sampling and measurement
- Univariate frequency counts
- Measures of central tendency and dispersion
- Cross tables
- Graphical representation
- Measures of association for nominal, ordinal and interval data
- Big data

The lecture is accompanied by exercises and a tutorial.

Assessment and permitted materials

There will be a written exam at the end of the semester. Registration is through u:space. A calculator and a sheet with formulas may be used during the exam. The use of notebooks, smartphones, and similar electronic devices as well as programmable calculators is prohibited. The formula sheet is a handwritten, self-designed A4 sheet (write on both sides) with formulas, notes, etc. Please note that it must be handwritten (i.e. not created with the computer, no slides copied into it).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimal requirement: Positive evaluation at 50% of points.

Examination topics

The exam will cover material from the lectures as well as the textbook. The lecture slides will be made available through moodle.

Reading list

Basisliteratur:
Ludwig-Mayerhofer, Wolfgang, Uta Liebeskind und Ferdinand Geißler (2014). Statistik. Eine Einführung für Sozialwissenschaftler. Weinheim und Basel: Beltz Juventa (Kapitel 1-3 und 5).

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