FDSC40750 Statistical Analysis

Academic Year 2023/2024

The objective of this module is to support Fellows in their understanding and application of statistical tools to equip them with the ability to be in a position to manipulate, analyse, interpret and present qualitative and quantitative data and effectively communicate the significance of results.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Set up and critically analyse data sets in both a parametric and non-parametric way for two and more samples;
2. Build and validate statistical models with continuous response variables and multiple predictors (both categorical and continuous) using ANOVA and ANCOVA;
3. Use multiple regression, partial least squares regression and principal component regression to determine the relationship between multiple variables and to allow prediction of a score of one variable based on the scores on several other variables;
4. Communicate effectively research findings in a clear concise manner using correct terminology based on output from R.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, worked examples, tutorials 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Online delivered assignment in two parts Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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Name Role
Mr SEAN LACEY Tutor
Ms Laura Rice Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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