DMA 809S: Computer Applications for Analytical Research 3 CREDITS
Processing large datasets to inform policy underscores the orientation of this course. Literacy in computer soft wares greatly influences research productivity and quality.
Course Objectives:
Students should be able to:
- Use different computer soft wares to generate knowledge
- Produce visual information to enhance impactful communication of research findings
- Appreciate best practices needed in the use of computer soft wares
Course Content
In this course, students will be introduced to Microsoft Excel as a tool for performing simple data analysis and manipulations. In addition, students will be exposed to other soft wares such as NVivo, STATA, SPSS, EViews and NUDist.
Main Text
- Miller, D. C. & Salkind, N. J. (2002) Using the Computer in Social Science Research In: Handbook of Research Design & Social Measurement. Sage
Suggested Reading List
- Agung, G. N. (2008). Time Series Data Analysis Using EViews, Wiley .
- Bazeley, P. & Jackson K. (2013). Qualitative Data Analysis with NVivo.Sage Publications .
- Cameron, A. C. & Trivedi, P. K. (2009). Microeconometrics using stata (Vol. 5). College Station, TX: Stata Press.