Course - Advanced statistics and methods in social sciences - SOS8535
Advanced statistics and methods in social sciences
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About the course
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). Supervision of term paper. The paper is to be an independent discussion of a topic taught in lectures. If 6 or fewer students sign up for a planned course during the first 2 teaching weeks, the course will be offered as an instructed reading course.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Individual paper. The 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. An identical version of the exam paper cannot be used directly in the PhD thesis as an article or a chapter. A revised version of the exam paper may be included in the thesis. When repeating a failed exam, the candidate can submit a revised version of a previously submitted paper in the course. If the submission is a revised version of a previously submitted paper, this must be specified in the paper.
Recommended previous knowledge
See required previous knowledge.
Required previous knowledge
Master's degree in Sociology/Political Science or equivalent. Knowledge of basic statistical methods such as OLS and logistic regressions.
Course materials
To announced at the beginning of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
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SOS3515 | 10 sp | Autumn 2024 |
Subject areas
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Political Science