Statistics and modelling

If your research study employs quantitative or mixed methodologies, you would need to understand the nuts and bolts of statistics and modelling. The Graduate School works with different providers to provide a range of sessions covering descriptive and inferential statistics as well as modelling with esteemed providers such as ISSR and Student Services.

Useful links

Library's 3D modelling workshops
National statistics at the Australian Bureau of Statistics
An overview of statistics by Britannica
ISSR's MFSAS (Methods for Social Analysis and Statistics) courses
Stats for Research students - Open Textbook Library

Upcoming sessions

Statistical comparisons using R (DSCRP) [webinar]

31 July 2025 9:00am–5:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

This hands-on workshop introduces key concepts of inferential statistics using R, guiding participants in selecting, performing, and interpreting appropriate statistical tests such as correlation, chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVA. Registrations close 29 July.

Statistical comparisons using SPSS (DSCRP) [St Lucia]

20 August 2025 9:00am–5:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

This hands-on workshop introduces core concepts of inferential statistics and guides participants in using SPSS to apply and interpret common statistical tests such as correlation, chi-square, t-tests, and ANOVA. Through practical exercises, attendees will learn to define hypotheses and choose appropriate tests for research analysis. This workshop is face to face at St Lucia campus. Registrations close 18 August.

Basic statistical ideas for researchers [webinar]

10 November 2025 10:00am–12:00pm

in Statistics and modelling

Learn ideas relating to research design, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.