Universität Wien

230090 VO Statistics 1 (2021S)

Vorlesung mit begleitendem Tutorium

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
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Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Update 26.02.2021: die Vorlesung findet bis zum Semesterende in digitaler Form statt.

Datenstand Dez. 2020: Die Vorlesung ist digital geplant. Bei Lockerung der Einschränkungen (Covid19) findet die Vorlesung zu den angegebenen Terminen in Hörsaal NIG 1 statt. Einsatz von u:stream in Planung.

  • Monday 08.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 15.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 22.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 12.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 19.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 26.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 03.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 10.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 17.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 31.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 07.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 14.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Monday 21.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital

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
- Statistical fallacies
- 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 (depending on the Covid situation either via Moodle online or in the lecture hall). Registration is through u:space. The exam will cover material from the lectures as well as the textbook. The textbook is available through u:access, the lecture slides will be made available through moodle. A calculator and a handwritten double-sided A4-sheet of formulas and notes may be used during the exam (should the exam take place in the lecture hall).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimal requirement: Positive evaluation at 50% of points.

Examination topics

See syllabus

Reading list

Weiterführende Literatur:
Agresti, Alan (2018). Statistical Methods for the Social Sciences. 5. Auflage. New Jersey: Pearson.
Bühner, Markus und Matthias Ziegler (2017). Statistik für Psychologen und Sozialwissenschaftler. 2. Auflage. Hallbergmoos: Pearson.
Diaz-Bone, Rainer (2019). Statistik für Soziologen. 5. Auflage. München: UVK Verlag.
Kühnel, Steffen M. und Krebs, Dagmar (2012). Statistik für die Sozialwissenschaften. Grundlagen, Methoden, Anwendungen. 6. Auflage. Reinbek: Rowohlt.

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