Learning outcomes

After the course students understand the basics of statistical methods that analyze (1) variable relations, (2) differences between groups, (3) group membership and (4) variable structure. Students can apply the above-mentioned methods when applicable to solve research problems in vocational education.

Contents

The course focuses on the use of statistical modelling methods, especially multivariate methods, in vocational education research.

Teaching methods

Teaching method	Contact	Online
Lectures	20 h	0 h
Exercises	20 h	0 h

20 hours of lectures, 20 hours of exercises in computer class.

Teaching language

Finnish

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Literature (when applicable):

• Metsämuuronen, J., Tutkimuksen tekemisen perusteet ihmistieteissä. International Methelp Ky. 2003.
• Munro, B.H., Statistical Methods for Health Care Research. Lippincott. 2001.
• Nummenmaa, L., Käyttäytymistieteiden tilastolliset menetelmät. Tammi. 2005.

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