SCLG3603 - Quantitative Methods for Social Science

Semester 1, 2011  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Salvatore Babones
Phone: +61 2 9351 4253
Email: salvatore.babones@sydney.edu.au

Description

This course is intended to prepare undergraduate students to undertake independent quantitative analyses of social science data. Topics include: basic statistical numeracy, how to achieve quantitative results, how to write about quantitative analyses, and basic literacy in generalised linear models. The course is writing intensive. No specific prior mathematical training is assumed, though a basic grasp of simple algebra is expected. By the end of the course, students should be able to approach quantitative social science data with confidence.

Assessments

8x500wd research reports (80%) and 1x500wd equivalent oral presentation of results (20%)

Classes

1x2hr lecture/week, 1x1hr seminar/week

Prerequisites

SCLG1001 and SCLG1002

Additional Information

this unit is available as a designated 'Advanced' unit for students who are already enrolled in the BA (Advanced) degree program. It is also available to PE and GIR students

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