2M304 Introduction to statistical methods

    • Number of credits
      4
    • Teaching semester
      2024 Autumn
    • Language of instruction
      English
    • Campus
      Hamar
    • Required prerequisite knowledge

      None

Course content

Basic concepts

  • Distribution, dispersion and variation
  • Hypothesis testing and significance
  • Type-1-errors and type-2-errors
  • Test assumptions

Presentation of data using

  • various relevant diagram types
  • summary measures

Simple hypothesis testing

  • Two sample comparisons
  • Correlation analysis
  • Cross-tabulation tests
  • Presentation of test results

Learning Outcome

A student who has completed his or her qualification should have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student  

  • has thorough knowledge of basic concepts of statistics
  • has knowledge about some important test assumption
Skills

The student  

  • can present data sets using various diagram types and summary measures
  • can perform some simple hypothesis tests and present the test results
General competence

The student

  • can read statistical presentations in a critical and informed way
  • can take part in discussions on the suitability and validity of simple hypothesis tests
Teaching and working methods

Campus based seminars and classroom lessons, practical assignments, short video lessons.

Required coursework
  • At least 80 % classroom attendance
  • 2-4 practical assignments to be handed in and approved by the teacher, as specified in the term plan
Form of assessment

Written school exam, 3 hours. Assessment: Pass or fail.

Assessments
Form of assessmentGrading scaleGroupingDuration of assessmentSupport materialsProportionComment
Practical examination
Passed - not passed
100%
Faculty
Faculty of Education