Computerised Processing of Questionnaires

Total Hours in Course120

Number of hours for lectures24

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes24

Responsible UnitInstitute of Computer Systems and Data Science

Course developer

Datoru sistēmu un datu zinātnes institūts

Laima Bērziņa

Dr. sc.ing.

Course abstract

Students obtain information in details about using application software (MSOffice, SPSS, free statistical software) to analyze data of questionnaires; study to use popular data research methods by computerized way; get an introduction how to construct a questionnaire for successful processing. Students improve knowledge of statistical data analysis for the best interpretation and representation of own scientific research results.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

After completing the course student will have:
• knowledge and deep understanding of data analysis methodology in accordance with the study objectives, by covering traditional methods with greater emphasis on its practical application;
• skills to use appropriate statistical methods for data analysis, use statistical computer packages and interpret the outputs;
• competence to systematize

Compulsory reading

1. Paura L., Arhipova I. Neparametriskas metodes. SPSS datorprogramma. Jelgava: LLKC, 2002. 148 lpp.
2. Raizs Ļ. Matemātiskās metodes sociālajās zinātnēs. Rīga: RaKa, 2000. 296 lpp.
3. Бююль А., Цёфель П. SPSS: искусство обpaбoтkи инфopмaции. Мoсkвa–Пeтepбуpг–Kиeв: ДиаСофт, 2002. 601 c.
4. Foddy W. Constructing questions for interviews and questionnaires: theory and practice in social research. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1995. 227 p.

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