Short Course Programme 2011-2012
Our courses cover all aspects of the research process from design through data collection to data analysis. To help participants select training of an appropriate level, we have organised our portfolio under the headings introductory, intermediate or advanced. This is intended to be indicative only and participants are advised to consult the detailed information provided which includes sections on target audience and any course prerequisites. We also provide in-house courses and workshops for local authorities and other organisations. For details, please contact Nasira Asghar (0161 275 4736).
Subject to availability CCSR offers 5 free places to research staff and students within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester and the North West Doctoral Training Centre.
Introductory
- Foundation Skills for Data Analysts
- Introduction to Data Analysis 1
- Introduction to Data Analysis 2
- Introduction to R
- Introduction to STATA
- Introduction to Survey Sampling
- Linking Data - An Introduction
- Logistic Regression
- Multiple Linear Regression
- Planning and Managing Social Research
- Population Estimating and Forecasting
- Social Network Analysis 1: Introduction to Social Network Analysis using UCINET and NETDRAW
- Social Network Analysis 2: Advanced Methods for One Mode, Two Mode and Egonetworks
- Understanding Statistics
- Using Mixed Data Collection Modes for Surveys
- Using Panels for Online Research
Intermediate
- Advanced Generalised Linear Models
- Demographic Concepts and Methods
- Event History Analysis
- Introduction to Bayesian Analysis using WinBUGS/OpenBUGS
- Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling
- Multilevel Modelling
- Social Network Analysis 3: Statistical Analysis of Social Networks
- Statistics for Small Samples
Advanced
Upcoming Courses
February 2012
March 2012
- Understanding Statistics
- Introduction to Survey Sampling
- Introduction to Structural Equation Modelling
- Linking Data - An Introduction
- Linking Data - Advanced
- Social Network Analysis 1: Introduction to Social Network Analysis using UCINET and NETDRAW
- Social Network Analysis 2: Advanced Methods for One Mode, Two Mode and Egonetworks
- Social Network Analysis 3: Statistical Analysis of Social Networks
- Foundation Skills for Data Analysts
- Introduction to Data Analysis 1
- Introduction to Data Analysis 2
- Statistics for Small Samples
April 2012
- Event History Analysis
- Planning and Managing Social Research
- Using Panels for Online Research
- Using Mixed Data Collection Modes for Surveys
- Multiple Linear Regression
- Logistic Regression
May 2012
Other methods courses are avaiable via methods@manchester.