AVIA 812 Advanced Aviation Statistics

This course is designed to help Ph.D. candidates learn how to perform statistical tests in SPSS, interpret, and then report the results using the current APA format. This is an 800-level doctoral course and is not intended to teach basic statistics. It is assumed that candidates have taken basic courses in statistics during their undergraduate and master’s programs. At the conclusion, the candidate should be able to write up a result section for a quantitative dissertation. The focus will be to help candidates select the correct statistical test, run assumptions test, reject or fail to reject the nulls, and apply what they have learned in actual practice.

To maximize learning, it is advised that the candidate begins each week by reading the textbook chapter(s) and then completing the corresponding SPSS tutorial. Using the tutorial as a guide, the candidate will then complete a results section write-up using current APA reporting procedures. Finally, at the end of the week, the candidate should re-read the Warner textbook and then take the weekly quiz. The weekly quiz will be used to evaluate the individual understanding of the content and basic theory underlining each statistical analysis.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

The candidate will complete assigned readings from course texts and course documents.

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the candidate will complete the related checklist found in Course Overview.

Video Discussion: Class Introductions

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will complete the Video Discussion: Class Introductions in a visual presentation format. The visual presentation must include a 2-minute minimum recorded presentation. Be creative with the presentations. It is recommended that students use Kaltura to create the presentations. If a student is not comfortable with Kaltura, a technology medium must be used that allows the presentation to include the student’s face and audio. In addition to the initial video thread, the student must post 2 replies of at least 150 words. 

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for each thread. Each thread must be 300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the candidate is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 200 words. All posts must be in the current APA format and include citations and references. (CLO: A, C, D)

Write-Up Assignments (6)

The candidate will write up a Findings Section to a case study provided by the instructor. The write-ups will relate directly to the weekly readings and activities. Using a given scenario and dataset, the candidate will complete the write-up and turn it into Canvas. (CLO: A, B, C, D)

Quizzes (6)

The candidate will take 6 open-book quizzes covering the assigned textbook readings and exercises. Each quiz will consist of 25 multiple-choice questions (two points each). The candidate will have 2 hours to complete each quiz and three attempts. The highest earned score will be recorded. (CLO: A, B, D)