Course - Advanced statistics and methods in social sciences - SOS3515
SOS3515 - Advanced statistics and methods in social sciences
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment with an adjusting oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment with an adjusting oral exam | 100/100 |
Course content
The content of the course varies. It may be given as an overview course, covering several statistical techniques and methods - such as multilevel analysis, panel data analysis or structural equation models - or it may be concentrated on one technique. The course may also link the analytical techniques to advanced rules and aspects of conducting social research, including research designs and data collection/evaluation techniques. Please consult the course coordinator to receive more information about the exact course content of this year.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- achieve insight and understanding into one or more techniques in applied statistical data analysis.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- be able to apply the learned techniques in a practical manner (using Stata and/or R)
- demonstrate the ability to use one of the analytical techniques addressed during the course in an independent manner through written work
Learning methods and activities
Intensive lectures/seminars (full days), normally during one week in the beginning of the semester (often the very first week). The sessions consist of a mix of theory and practice, that is, the presented topics and techniques will be subsequently applied in a practical manner (using Stata and/or R).If less than 6 students plan to attend the course, the course may be given as an individual study course with supervision. Students will be informed if this will be the case.
Compulsory assignments
- Participation on lectures and seminars
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Individual term paper with an adjusting oral exam. The term paper should be an empirical research paper using one of the analytical techniques from the course. It should follow the logic of academic articles (intro, theory, data/methods, analysis/results and conclusion/discussion (plus appendix)) and may have a length of 5600-7500 words.The oral exam may be used to adjust the grade by one unit on the scale. The oral exam may cover the term paper, but also the recommended course readings or individually selected readings. All parts of the evaluation must be retaken when the exam is repeated.
Recommended previous knowledge
See required previous knowledge.
Required previous knowledge
SOS3003 or SOS3005 or the equivalent. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.
Course materials
To be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOS3507 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| SOS3507 | 15.0 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| SOS8001 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2008 | |
| SOS8535 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2024 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Political Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment with an adjusting oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment with an adjusting oral exam
100/100
Release
2024-10-31Submission
2024-11-14
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment with an adjusting oral exam 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"