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Quantitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences

  • Number of credits 7.5 credits
  • Level Master’s level
  • Starting Spring Term 2025

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Here you will find everything you need to know before the course starts.

About the course

The course consists of two parts: Scientific method and analysis of data (Part 1) and Independent work (Part 2).

Part 1: Scientific method and analysis of data
The role that probability theory and statistical philosophy plays within scientific method is discussed with the aim of noting their role in various research strategies. The focus is to provide an understanding of statistical reasoning within data analysis and research. The measurement level’s importance for different statistical analyses is emphasized and the normal distribution’s relevance for statistical analyses is discussed. Analysis methods discussed are: comparison of two or more groups, relationships between variables and model based analysis (different types of regression analysis, e.g., linear, logistics, and Cox regression).

Part 2: Independent work
The students work on a project in which they will independently analyze data. The work is usually performed in pairs. Tutoring is offered. The project is orally presented and discussed on a seminar and with a written final report. The students should also review, evaluate, and discuss other students’ projects.
 

Application and eligibility

Quantitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, 7.5 credits

Visa tillfällen för föregående termin Spring Term 2025 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

Starts

20 January 2025

Ends

19 February 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

University: Courses of the amount of 90 credits in social sciences. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6
 

Entry requirements

Selection

Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-27907

Application

Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se. Application deadline is 15 October 2024. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 13,700

Total fee

SEK 13,700

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Contactpersons for the course are:
Study advisor, Department of Statistics, Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics