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SMI601   Advanced Quantitative Methods for Social Research   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F7
Excluded   SCS6093  

Description

The course will introduce more advanced uses of multivariable statistics in the social sciences. This unit then covers several methods that are often employed across the social sciences. These will include: Multiple Regression (including Ordinary Least Squares and Logistic Regression) and more advanced extensions such as multilevel models and longitudinal techniques. Students will undertake a small secondary data analysis project of their own devising for assessment.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 130.0
Lab 10.0
Lecture 10.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 100 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.