MALS 593 - Quantitative Analysis

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

MALS - Master Arts Lib Studies

Description:

The aim of the course is to provide computer analysis skills. The course will focus on data management and data analysis using the IBM/PC and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) Release 13.0 for Windows software. Structured learning experiences, guided by the professor and teaching assistant, are emphasized. At the end of the course students are able to: 1) Prepare data for processing, 2) Formulate hypotheses concerning patterns of interrelationships of variables, 3) Demonstrate the knowledge of personal computing procedures and SPSS, 4) Discern the relationships of variables in the analysis stage, 5) Interpret the output from SPSS, and 6) Analyze and write a data based paper or report.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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