The aim of the course is to apply the basic statistical methods and techniques using the possibilities offered by the SPSS statistical software. The emphasis is on selecting the appropriate statistical method and on interpreting the results.

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

• manage statistical data and perform statistical analysis using SPSS
• decide on the most appropriate statistical method for describing and analyzing data
• check the assumptions and apply the statistical techniques
• choose and create the right statistical graph
• to interpret SPSS results

• The Basics of SPSS
• Statistical data sources – Questionnaires– Coding – Detailed Statistical Tables – Data creation in SPSS and data cleaning
• Analyzing data sets using SPSS: Univariate Descriptive Statistics – Relationship between two variables –  Τ-tests and Confidence Intervals – Chi square tests – Analysis of Variance
• Graphical Displays – Checking normality

Lectures (2 hours per week) and Laboratory work (2 hours per week)

Assessment:

1. Written exam at the end of the semester
2. Homework exercises (it is optional and count for 20% of the final grade)

• Use of e-class to support teaching, laboratory work and communication with students.
• Use of SPSS Statistical software.