Introduction to Statistics (3 op)

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Tavoitteet

Students can define and interpret the basic concepts of statistics. They know how to collect quantitative data and use existing statistics. They can process and analyze statistical data and present data using parameters and charts. Students can analyze and interpret the statistics they acquire.

Sisältö

- Basic concepts
- Collecting information, sampling methods
- Scales of measurement
- Frequency distributions, graphic presentation
- Measures of centrality
- Measures of spread.
- Correlation and regression
- Reliability of results
- Basics of Webropol
- Basics of SPSS

Aika ja paikka

Lectures will be during wks 37 - 46, autumn semester of 2025.

Oppimateriaalit

Materials indicated by the teacher. Study materials, exercises and exams will be in Moodle learning environment.

Opetusmenetelmät

The study is implemented as contact teaching and it includes lectures and exercises on campus. The study includes lectures and statistical exercises done with Excel, Webropol and SPSS. Studying topics requires independent studying too.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

- Exam about statistical exercises on wk 44.
- Exam about course contents on wk 46.

Retake exams on wk 51, 2025; and wk 4, 2026.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

3 credits equals to 81 hours of student work:
- Lessons 11h
- Exercises 40h
- Independent online studying 10h
- Online exams and studying for them 20h

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student has carried out the work required and participated as instructed. The student can process and analyze statistical data using basic parameters and chart at a satisfactory level. The student can analyze and interpret the basic statistics they acquire at a satisfactory level. The student can use existing statistics.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The student has carried out work well and participated actively. The student understands the basic concepts of statistics. The student can process and analyze statistical data using parameters and charts at a good level. Students can analyze and interpret the statistics they acquire at a good level. The student can use the basic analysis of Webropol and the SPSS program. The student can use and analyze existing statistics.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. The student has a good understanding of the basic concepts of statistics. The student can process and analyze statistical data using parameters and charts at an excellent level. The student can analyze and interpret the statistics they acquire to an excellent level. The student can use Webropol and the SPSS program. The student can critically and analytically use and analyze existing statistics.

Esitietovaatimukset

No previous studies are required.

Lisätiedot

Programs used during the course:
- Excel
- Webropol
- SPSS