University of Plymouth: Understanding and Working with Quantitative Data

This session will explain the principle methods involved in the analysis of data collected and the basic ideas behind each. The aim of the session is to increase your understanding of the use of statistics and how they are used in scientific and medical research.

Intended learning outcomes

• highlight common errors made and how to avoid them.
• demonstrating how to run each test using common software will be given without the use of over-complicated mathematical formulas.

Facilitator: Daniela Oehring
Applicability: Suitable for most research students

Bookings and enquiries: researchskills@plymouth.ac.uk