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----- Original Message ----- From: "Schofield J.M." <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 8:13 AM Subject: SHORT COURSE UK SHORT COURSE Survey Data Analysis I: Introducing Descriptive and Inferential Statistics Dr Gabriele B. Durrant 9, 10, 11 November 2005 University of Newcastle upon Tyne Course Objectives: To develop an understanding of the basic principles of statistical analysis. To enable participants to employ appropriate methods of presenting data in research reports and papers. Course Content: Overview Review of descriptive statistics Confidence intervals for means and proportions Setting up and testing hypotheses Tests of statistical significance Two sample tests for means and proportions One-way analysis of variance Association in tables The course will include workshop sessions so that participants can work through practical exercises, and computer practicals using SPSS for Windows and real survey data. Fee: £400 (includes course materials, lunches and morning and afternoon tea, but not accommodation which is to be arranged by the participant). Because of ESRC support, a number of bursaries are available which reduce the fee to £120 - applicants must be UK registered students, UK academic staff or ESRC-funded researchers. Location: The course will be held at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Duration: The course will begin with coffee and registration at 09.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 9 November and end at 14.30 p.m. on Friday, 11 November. On Friday afternoon there will be an opportunity for participants to discuss with the instructor how to analyse their own data. For more information please contact: Jane Schofield [log in to unmask] -- Jane Schofield Southampton Statistical Sciences Research Institute University of Southampton [log in to unmask] Tel: +44 (0) 2380 595376