Through a sequence of four learning modules, this course will enhance your skills in the planning phase of the research lifecycle. It covers the statistical considerations in planning, developing and implementing questionnaire surveys, and introduces you to the basics of statistical analysis using SPSS. Students who register to participate in the Zoom sessions will be expected to actively participate in the discussions through group work or with the entire class.

This course is suitable for HDR students in the first stage of their candidature. It supports the students’ development in the Research Knowledge and Skills element of the MAPARC research student capability framework and the Research Lifecycle element of the UTS Research Outcomes Capability framework.

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Facilitator: A/Prof Tapan Rai

Day Four: Monday, 7 December 2020

Further Statistical Considerations: Measurement Error, Reliability and Validity

This module will consider different sources of error in survey research and discuss approaches to bound and minimise errors. The concepts of reliability and validity will be introduced. You will also be introduced to some tools to estimate sample size. You will need to have IBM SPSS Statistics installed on your computer before participating in this session. You are also encouraged to complete the LinkedIn Learning Course SPSS for Academic Research, prior participating in this module. For free access to all LinkedIn Learning Courses (including SPSS for Academic Research), sign in to LinkedIn with your UTS email address.

Zoom link:
https://utsmeet.zoom.us/j/96660103708

FAQ'S

What if I can no longer attend, do I need to cancel?

Yes. Please contact the Researcher Development team at grs_rd@uts.edu.au for workshop cancellation.

If you fail to cancel your registration and are absent three or more times in a session, you will be suspended from the program for 1 year. You will be notified by email prior to your suspension being applied.

If a course is more than one day, am I required to attend all days?

We strongly recommend that you attend all days in a course in order to get the full learning experience that it has to offer. However, if you need to miss one of the days, please go through the material for that day on UTS Online before participating in the subsequent Zoom sessions for that course.

Also, If you are unable to attend one of the days, please contact us at grs_rd@uts.edu.au prior to the session, so that we can plan the best experience for the other students in the course.

Who should I contact if I have any further questions?

Please contact the Researcher Development team at grs_rd@uts.edu.au. Please note you must use your UTS student email address for official university correspondence