COMP203 : Computer Applications in Social Sciences

- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Counselling and Psychology
輔導及心理學(榮譽)社會科學士

- B.Soc.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology
心理學(榮譽)社會科學士


Course Title :	Computer Applications in Social Sciences

Course Code :	COMP 203

Year of Study :	2

Number of Credits :	3 credits

Duration of Weeks :	14 weeks

Contact Hours Per Week :	Lecture (2 hours) Tutorial (1 hour)

Pre-requisite Course(s)	Nil

Course Aims	A practical introduction to the following topics is given: - Windows Operating System - Word Processing/Desktop Publishing Software - The SPSS package - Other software if time permits Students are required to indicate their levels of understanding and sophistication of manipulation of the computer through completion of assigned projects. Written examinations may be required, depending on the situation as judged by individual instructors.
Course Objectives	After completing this course, student will be able to: 1. have a working knowledge and understanding of basic concepts and terminologies in using microcomputer system, Windows, Word Processing/Desktop Publishing and Statistical software; 2. broaden their understanding of and interest in the common applications of the computer in the social science environment; 3. manipulate data and output in the Data Editor, Viewer and Chart windows; 4. produce and interpret outputs from descriptive statistics and inferential statistics 5. perform correlation and regression analysis. 6. apply statistical software to solve social sciences problems.

Assessment	Continuous Assessment
	Class Performance Assignments Mid-term Examination	10% 30% 30%

	Examination Final Examination (2 hours)	30% 100%