Many research questions in the social and behavioral sciences are investigated using statistical models. We offer a crash course in applied multivariate analysis in which we focus on: multiple linear regression analysis (including the use of dummy variables), logistic regression analysis, simple and factorial ANOVA, interaction effects, repeated measures ANOVA, ANCOVA, MANOVA, MANCOVA, and exploratory factor analysis.
In this course there is a strong emphasis on how to perform these analyses using the computer program SPSS, and how to interpret SPSS output in substantive terms. We use the book by Andy Field (2009), Discovering statistics using SPSS, London: Sage (third edition).
Period
15-08-2011 - 26-08-2011 (2 weeks)
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.
Course aim
This course offers hands-on experience using SPSS for the most frequently encountered multivariate statistical techniques in the social and behavioral sciences.
Credits
3.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 835: Course + course materials + housing
EUR 500: Course
Course leader
Dr. P.G.M. van der Heijden
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400
Applied Multivariate Analysis
