PHPS40750 Applied Research Methods, Data Management & Analysis with SPSS

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module introduces the student to SPSS as a tool for the management and analysis of research data. It begins with an understanding of the collection and organisation of research data, followed by the processes of data entry, data management, creation of new variables and basic analysis of data with SPSS. Some aspects of presentation of results and report writing will be covered.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module the student should:
- understand observations and variables in research data;
- know the attributes of variables that determine how data may be summarised and analysed;
- know how to create a simple database in SPSS, and how to enter, edit and save data;
- know how to manipulate data and create new variables using procedures available in SPSS;
- know how to present descriptive statistics on all variable types;
- know how to represent research data graphically using SPSS;
- know how to use selected statistical procedures in SPSS;
- be able to present selected data in report form.



Indicative Module Content:

- Observations and variables in research data;
- Attributes of variables that determine how data may be summarised and analysed;
- Creation of simple database in SPSS, and how to enter, edit and save data;
- Manipulation of data and create new variables using procedures available in SPSS;
- Descriptive statistics on all variable types;
- Representation of research data graphically using SPSS;
- statistical procedures in SPSS;
- Presentation of selected data in report form.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

8

Computer Aided Lab

16

Specified Learning Activities

24

Autonomous Student Learning

60

Total

108

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Face to face classes; Computer Laboratory; Group work on Research questions; Group work on Assignments 
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
Group Project: Presentation of results of SPSS analyses. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

50

Assignment: Assignments based on material covered in class Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes

50


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
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
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Assignments: Group and Individual Feedback Course work End of Semester: Individual Feedback