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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Ināra Kantāne
Study type:Part time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Social Welfare and Social Work
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Mathematics; Theory of Probability and Mathematical Statistics

Objective

To provide knowledge and skills in statistical data processing methods required for the development of master's thesis and the application of statistical indicators in their specialty.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in mathematics and informatics.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Upon successful acquisition of the course, students' knowledge will allow them to:
* recognise statistical terminology and basic methods used in scientific publications;
* know IBM SPSS Statstics offered probabilities in data processing and visualising;
* know the criteria for using data processing methods;
* interpret the research results.

Skills

Upon successful acquisition of the course, the students will be able to:
* set up and edit database in Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics;
* precisely prepare data for statistical analysis;
* choose correct data processing methods;
* process data in IBM SPSS Statstics;
* create and edit tables, graphics in Excel and IBM SPSS Statistics;
* correctly describe the results.

Competence

Upon successful acquisition of the course, students will be able to decide what method to use for analysis and with the help of programs Excel and IBM SPSS analyse the data with the acquired knowledge.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social work, SDNM4Master’sRequiredLolita Vilka
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Social work, SDNMp3Master’sRequired