Statistics Summer School 2026

Quantitative Research Skills Workshop Series (Live-streamed online via Microsoft Teams)

This online workshop programme is designed for students at all levels who are undertaking, or about to undertake, a quantitative research project at university. Whether you are completely new to statistics or looking to build on your existing knowledge, this hands-on series will help you analyse your data with confidence.

Level: Beginner to intermediate

Across the series, you will be guided step by step through the key practical stages of quantitative research, including:

• Introducing statistical software (Summer School uses RStudio)
• Producing and interpreting descriptive statistics
• Working with research hypotheses and Null Hypothesis Significance Testing
• Checking statistical assumptions
• Carrying out a range of analyses using RStudio (with skills transferable to other software)

You will also learn how to write up your results in APA format and present your findings using clear, effective tables and charts.

No prior knowledge of statistics is required. The aim is to make statistics logical, accessible, and practical for all BU students, regardless of background or experience.

After each session, you will receive comprehensive support materials, including class notes, session transcripts, sample datasets, and PowerPoint slides. You will also have the opportunity to book a one-to-one consultations to discuss your own research project throughout the year.
 

Schedule: Sessions start on Thursday 11 June, 10:00–12:00, and run weekly for six weeks over the summer (attendance at all sessions is not required).
 

1 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (Thursday 11th June 10am)

2 Introducing R and RStudio (Thursday 18th June 10am)

3 Introduction to Null Hypothesis Significance testing and P values (Thursday 25th June 10am)

4 Introduction to T test analysis (Thursday 2nd July 10am)

5 Introduction to ANOVA analysis (Thursday 9th July 10am)

6 Introduction to Correlation and Regression analysis (Thursday 16th July 10am)