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Advanced methods of Data Analysis in Sociology

ОК02

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

Second

2021/2022

1 Semester

4

1.1 Knowledge of heuristic possibilities and limitations of of quantitative statistical data analysis methods in modern empirical sociological research. 2.1 Ability to use nominal scales in the regression model, in particular dummy independent variables and the logistic regression model. 2.2 Be able to analyze multidimensional frequencies tables, in particular within the hierarchical loglinear model. 2.3 Be able to use the model of confirmatory factor analysis to measurement models construction.

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Students should be familiar with the basics of statistical data analysis of empirical sociological research, including correlation analysis and multiple linear regression models, and be able to work with computer programs for statistical data analysis.

1. The purpose and structure of the course. Review of the latest trends in statistical analysis of social data. 2. Linear regression model. Use of dichotomous (dummy) independent variables. 3. Logistic regression model. 4. Analysis of multidimensional frequencies tables. Hierarchical loglinear model. 5. Measurement of latent variables. Exploratory factor analysis. 6. Structural equations modeling and confirmatory factor analysis as the tools for parsimony measurement models.

1. Bors D. Data Analysis for the Social Sciences. Integrating Theory and Practice, Second Edition, 2018.- 664 p. – pp. 34-96, 167-254, 312-580 2. Schumacker, Randall E. A beginner’s guide to structural equation modeling / Randall E. Schumacker, Richard G. Lomax. – Fourth edition, 2016.- 351 p. – pp. 1-14, 85-105 3. Gorbachyk A.P., Salnikova S.A. Data Analysis in Sociological Research Using SPSS (in Ukrainian). pp. 24-78, 112-146

Lecture, practical training, personal work

1. Test work 1 (test) for topics 1-4, LO1.1, LO2.1, LO2.2 – 12 points / 20 points/ 2. Test work 2 (test) for topics 5- 6, LO1.1, LO2.3 – 12 points / 20 points. 3. Performing tasks in training classes for topics 1-6 LO1.1, LO2.1, LO2.2, LO2.3 – 12 points / 20 points. final assessment – exam, LO2.1, LO2.2, LO2.3

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