Universität Wien

300015 UE Applied Statistics for Anthropologists (2021W)

9.00 ECTS (6.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
REMOTE
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Vorbesprechung Di 04 Okt. 2022 13:00 Online in Moodle

Prüfung im Jänner

Online-Kurs über Moodle
Desktop/Laptop mit Word, Excel, Access, SPSS, oder
Nutzung der PCs in den Übungsräumen der Universität Wien

  • Tuesday 05.10. 14:30 - 15:15 Digital (Kickoff Class)
  • Tuesday 12.10. 13:00 - 17:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 19.10. 14:30 - 18:30 Digital
  • Tuesday 09.11. 13:00 - 17:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 16.11. 13:00 - 17:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 23.11. 13:00 - 17:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 30.11. 13:00 - 17:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 07.12. 13:00 - 17:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 14.12. 13:00 - 17:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 11.01. 13:00 - 17:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 18.01. 13:00 - 17:00 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The first part focuses on: Organisation of study data (data base), simple methods of statistical analysis (SPSS), introduction of basic definitions, and graphical display of results. Within the second part, more methods of analysis and graphs are presented. Moreover, the main goal of this part is the individual drafting of a 10-20page manuscript that simulates the common process of producing scientific publications and supports the natural application of acquired skills.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written (final exam) and continuous oral examinations

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Knowledge of statistical basic concepts and statistical methods executed in the course. Autonomous application of this knowledge and wording of texts in the simulated publication.
Continuous participation, accomplishment of all practical tasks and successful final exam (65-60P - 1, 59-53P - 2, 50-44P - 3, 40-33P - 4, 32-0P - 5)

Examination topics

Theoretical lectures, lots of practical exercises on the computer, homework

Reading list

Madrigal L (1998) Statistics for Anthropology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Association in the course directory

BAN 5

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:23