Multivariate Statistics

STA70002 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn, Online

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

  • 3 Hours per Week

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.

2023 teaching periods

Hawthorn

HOL Study Period 1
Hawthorn

HOL Study Period 3

Dates:
27 Feb 23 - 28 May 23

Results:
27 Jun 23

Last self enrolment:
12 Mar 23

Census:
20 Mar 23

Last withdraw without fail:
14 Apr 23

Dates:
28 Aug 23 - 26 Nov 23

Results:
22 Dec 23

Last self enrolment:
10 Sep 23

Census:
18 Sep 23

Last withdraw without fail:
13 Oct 23


Aims and objectives

This unit teaches students to identify and apply the multivariate statistical techniques most commonly used in social and health research, to understand the assumptions underlying their use, and appreciate the strengths and limitations of these methods. Knowledge of these methods is particularly helpful for gaining employment in statistical consulting.

Unit Learning Outcomes
 
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Summarise the objectives of a study and prepare data files for analysis.
2. Test the assumptions underlying a statistical analysis and state the limitations of a study
3. Develop statistical models to describe associations between variables
4. Identify the most appropriate analysis for the research question and execute the analysis using an appropriate software package
5. Interpret and report the results of statistical analyses