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Introduction to Quantitative Methods

When you'll study it: Semester 2
CATS points: 15
ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Level 4
Module lead: Benjamin Mason
Academic year: 2023-24

Module overview

The aims of this course are to:

Introduce you to quantitative methods used in the social sciences, including both descriptive statistics and elementary inferential statistics
Enable you to use these methods and to understand other people’s use of them
Introduce you to some key national and international sources of social science data.

Pre-requisite for STAT2009

One of the pre-requisites for ECON1004 and PSYC3010

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching on the course will be split between lectures, tutorials and computer worksheets, with optional drop in sessions. Assessment will take place via an exam, some coursework and weekly online tests.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	109
Teaching	41
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Beginning Statistics by Foster. Diamond and Jefferies.

Assessment

Assessment strategy

For the weekly tests, the best 6 out of 9 marks will be used for the final mark

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	60%
Weekly online exercises	15%
Written assignment	25%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Examination	75%
Assignment	25%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External