Quantitative methods: multivariate analysis

Course: Gender Studies (with option of Double Degree Program with Lund University, Sweden)

Structural unit: Faculty of Sociology

Title
Quantitative methods: multivariate analysis
Code
ОК10
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
1.1 Know the methods of a multidimensional approach to the study of social reality 1.2 Know modern methods of linear regression analysis 2.1 Be able to build and interpret linear regression models and determine their quality. 2.2 Be able to build and interpret factor models. 2.3 Be able to check the quality of multidimensional models. 4.1 Demonstrate skills of independent research work, mastering new knowledge.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the methods of collecting sociological information, basic methods of analysis of sociological data. 2. Be able to work with sociological data, read professional sociological publications and formulate ideas in English. 3. Have the skills to search and select relevant information in English, use methodologies and conceptual foundations of sociological analysis; have basic skills in R and SPSS.
Course content
1. Applied software for sociological research. 2. Multidimensional approach to modeling social reality. 3. Regression. 4. Factor analysis.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Treiman, Donald J. (2008). Quantitative Data Analysis. Doing Social Research to Test Ideas. Jossey-Bass, 444 p. (pp. 151-333). 2. Wooldridge, Jeffrey M. (2015). Introduction to econometrics. Cengage Learning, 603 p. (pp.18-211). 3. Gorbachyk, А. P., Salnikova, S. А. (2008). Analysis of sociological research data by means of SPSS: Textbook. Lutsk: Publ. "Tower" Lesya Ukrainka Volyn. Nat. University, 164 p. (pp. 147-160). 4. Salnikova, S., Muradyan, O., Sydorov, M. (2020). International Macrosocial Indicators as Analytical Tools in Sociology. Sociological Studios. 2 (17), pp. 41–54. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29038/2306-3971-2020-02-41-54 5. Sydorov, M., Salnikova, S., Savelyev, Yu., Oliinyk, O. (2020). Modified SERVPERF and normalized SERVQUAL models in estimation of service quality in higher educational institutes. In: Sociological Studios, No 1 (16), P. 29–39. https://doi.org/10.29038/2306-3971-2020-01-29-39
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practical training, personal work, final work
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Distance course "Data analysis in R" Stepik - the presence of a certificate PH 1.1, PH 4.1 - 7 points / 10 points 2. Test 1 PH1.1, PH1.2, PH2.1, PH4.1 - 8 points / 12 points 3. Test 2 PH1.1, PH2.2, PH 2.3, PH4.1 - 8 points / 12 points 4. Practical works - 13 points / 26 points Final evaluation - exam РН 1.1, РН 1.2, РН 2.1, РН 2.2, РН 2.3.
Language of instruction
ukrainian

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