Applied Multivariate Analysis

Utrecht University
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (UU)

Course code: S4
Master level

Many research questions in the social and behavioural sciences are investigated using statistical models. We offer a crash course in applied multivariate analysis in which we focus on:

simple and factorial ANOVA, interaction effects, repeated measures ANOVA, ANCOVA, MANOVA, MANCOVA, multiple linear regression analysis (including the use of dummy variables), logistic regression analysis, and exploratory factor analysis.

In this course the emphasis is on applying multivariate techniques using the computer program SPSS, and on how to interpret SPSS output in substantive terms. We do NOT discuss the mathematical detailts of these techniques.

We use the book by Andy Field (2009), Discovering statistics using SPSS, London: Sage (third edition).

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LOCATION

» Utrecht (Utrecht city campus), The Netherlands

COURSE DIRECTOR

Dr. Ellen Hamaker

TARGET GROUP

Students with a BSc in Social and Behavioural Sciences who have only an introductory knowledge of statistics. Students should be familiar with the following concepts: null hypothesis, alternative hypothesis, population, sample, significance, relevance, correlation, regression, t-test and ANOVA. Some experience with SPSS is advisable.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are specifically interested in a mathematical treatment of multivariate techniques, this is NOT the right course for you.

COURSE AIM

This course offers hands-on experience using SPSS for the most frequently encountered multivariate statistical techniques in the social and behavioural sciences.

PERIOD

19 August 2013 - 30 August 2013 (2 weeks)

CREDITS

3.0 ECTS credits + Certificate of Attendance

STUDY LOAD

The course covers 2 whole weeks, Monday - Friday.

Every day starts with a discussion of the excersises, followed by a lecture. The afternoon is spent in the lab doing SPSS analyses.

FEE

• € 885 - Course + course materials + housing
• € 550 - Course + course materials

Tuition for PhD students from the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences will be funded by the Graduate School of Social and Behavioural Sciences.

DISCOUNTS AND COMBINATIONS

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.

MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Methods and Statistics Graduate Program Office
E: MS.Graduate.Program@uu.nl

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REGISTRATION

Deadline for registration: 01 July 2013

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