Urban Demography and Statistics (PLAN90001)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides an introduction to quantitative data analysis for the social sciences, focusing on the data and techniques commonly used in analysis of cities. It develops understanding and skill in the use of the collection, interpretation, analysis, and representation of information.
The subject is presented in two parts. Part 1 introduces common demographic and economic data available from secondary sources, including Census data. Students learn the fundamentals of data analysis, including how to define units of analysis, develop appropriate quasi-experimental designs, and construct reliable and valid indicators. Students also learn techniques for analysing and interpreting population data, as well as population forecasting techniques.
Part 2 provides an introduction to basic statistical analysis of small-sample and large-sample data. Topics include descriptive statistics, confidence intervals and power, hypothesis testing, measures of association, and an introduction to regression techniques
Generic skills
- This subject aims to develop the following general skills: 1) A working knowledge of some of the secondary data available for planning and social science analysis 2) Basic tools of demographic and economic analysis using secondary data 3) A foundation in understanding statistical techniques, and their application to social science problems 4) Ability to write about and present findings of these analyses 5) Written, verbal and graphic communication of data and findings 6) Identification of key social and spatial issues
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90135 | Analytical Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Short written group assessment, 500 words per student (=2,000 words per submission), due week 3, 10%;
- Community profile (group work, 4 students per group), equivalent to 1000 words per student, due week 7, 20%;
- Presentation of Community Profile (group work), 500 words (5 minutes) per student (=2,000 words per assessment), weeks 6-7, 10%;
- Group work peer and self-assessments, weeks 6-7, 10%;
- 3 homework assignments on statistical analysis (15%, 400 words; 15%, 400 words; 20%, 700 words), due week 9, 11, and 12.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 (2 hours lecture and one hour of tutorial per week; total of 24 hours of lecture and 12 hours of tutorial per semester). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022