HVSA18 - Scientific Methodology, Statistics>

COURSE SYLLABUS

Scientific Methodology, Statistics, 6 credits

Vetenskaplig metodik, statistik, 6 högskolepoäng

Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2017

Course Code:	HVSA18
Confirmed by:	Utbildningsrådet Feb 18, 2008
Revised by:	Dec 22, 2011
Valid From:	Mar 5, 2012
Version:	2

Education Cycle:	First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain:	Health sciences
Subject group:	OM1
Specialised in:	G1N

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course students should have the;

Knowledge and understanding in order to

explain descriptive and analytical statistical methods.

Skills and abilities in order to

identify and apply appropriate descriptive statistics to relevant research data
select and apply appropriate analytical statistical techniques to relevant research data.

Judgement and approach in order to

demonstrate an appreciation for the use of statistical techniques in analyzing research data.

Descriptive statistics including graphical representation of data, averaging, standard deviations, correlation and linear regression.

Analytical statistics including confidence intervals, z-tests, t-tests and chi squared test.

Type of instruction

This course is presented in the form of lectures and group work.

The teaching is conducted in English.

Prerequisites

The requirement for entry into this course is successful completion of high school mathematics C.

Examination and grades

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

The examination will be based on an individual written exam and submission of calculation exercises.

A university lecturer will serve as examiner for this subject.

Registration of examination:

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Examination	6 credits	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F

Other information

Attendance requirements

Attendance required at group work sessions and presentations.

Course literature