Module overview
This module provides an introduction to the use of statistical methods for the analysis of quantitative data and their application in public health. This will include descriptive statistics and basic inferential statistics. The emphasis will be on the practical application of statistical methods and the interpretation of results using the statistical software package SPSS. In addition to teaching you when and how to apply appropriate quantitative analytical techniques when carrying out research or evaluating a programme, it will enable you to interpret your own results and those reported by others.