Doing Multivariate Analysis (DMA-1)
This module will introduce you to the theory and practice of multivariate analysis, covering Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and logistic regressions. You will learn how to read published results critically, to do simple multivariate modelling yourself, and to interpret and write about your results intelligently.
Half of the module is based in the lecture theatre, and covers the theory behind multivariate regression; the other half is lab-based, in which students will work through practical exercises using statistical software.
To get the most out of the course, you should also expect to spend some time between sessions having fun by building your own statistical models.
- University Students from Tier 1 Departments
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here
- You should have a reasonable knowledge of the basic statistical material covered in FiAS and BQA.
- You will need a working knowledge of Stata. If you haven't learned Stata elsewhere, you have three options: (1) download the materials from "90-minute Stata" and work through them yourself; (2) email the SSRMP Administrator to ask whether a space is available for the first of the FiAS lab sessions, where Stata is introduced (3) enrol in the SSRMP's 'Introduction to Stata' module.
Number of sessions: 4
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 23 Nov 2020 10:00 - 12:00 | 10:00 - 12:00 | SSRMP Zoom | Dr R.J. Gruijters |
| 2 | Mon 23 Nov 2020 14:00 - 16:00 | 14:00 - 16:00 | SSRMP Zoom | Dr R.J. Gruijters |
| 3 | Mon 30 Nov 2020 10:00 - 12:00 | 10:00 - 12:00 | SSRMP Zoom | Dr R.J. Gruijters |
| 4 | Mon 30 Nov 2020 14:00 - 16:00 | 14:00 - 16:00 | SSRMP Zoom | Dr R.J. Gruijters |
Stata
- Online quizzes are provided for you to check your own progress
- There is an online open-book test at the end of the module
- The test is compulsory for some students – please check with your Department
Available on the module's Moodle page
Please complete the Basic Statistics Stream booking request form on the SSRMP website
https://www.ssrmc.group.cam.ac.uk/bookings/basic-statistics-stream-booking
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8 hours over two days (4 hours lectures; 4 hours lab)
1 morning lecture and 1 afternoon lab session per day
Booking / availability