Advanced Stats: Multivariate

Catalog description

Advanced procedures for data analysis and statistical inference in nursing research. Multivariate procedures included; their utility in investigation of nursing problems presented. The ultimate goal of the course is to arm doctoral students with statistical data analysis skills needed to complete the data analysis components of their dissertations. After a review of the research process and terminology, fundamentals of SPSS will be introduced. Each week, a new statistical technique will be discussed for its utility and application in research, followed by a hands-on SPSS sessions and SPSS assignments and exercises. Overall, students will integrate research methodology, statistics and data analytical techniques to apply them to an analytical paper similar to a journal article.