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Statistical Consulting

Course
2012-2013

Admission requirements

Master’s students Methodology and Statistics. Course Multivariate data analysis at introductory level.

Description

Consulting is an integral part of a psychometrician’s life, whether in academia, government or industry. Statistical and methodological consultation may involve brief interactions to respond to very specific questions or long term associations as a member of research projects.

Course objectives

The goal of this course is to develop consultancy skills, such as how to effectively communicate with researchers and practitioners. Emphasis will be given to issues of design, sampling, measurement instruments, data analysis and statistics in a consultation setting.

Timetable

Statistical Consulting (2012-2013)

Mode of instruction

Lectures and consulting labs (training sessions) with case studies and role plays.

Assessment method

  • Presentations of reading materials and role plays (will be graded on process, communication skills and technical accuracy).

  • Final written exam.

From January 1, 2006 the Faculty of Social Sciences has instituted the Ephorus system to be used by instructors for the systematic detection of plagiarism in students’ written work. Please see the information concerning fraud .

Blackboard

Information on blackboard.leidenuniv.nl

Reading list

Adèr, H.J. Mellenbergh, G.J and Hand, D.J. (2011). Advising on Research Methods: A consultant’s companion. Johannes van Kessel Publishing, Huizen (order at the Labyrint bookshop )

Registration

Course enrolment

Students need to enrol for the course via uSis on the master’s introduction and course enrolment day that takes place at the start of each semester. Please, consult the master’s agenda Psychology.

Exam registration

Students must register for each examination. Students, who haven’t registered, cannot participate in an exam

Contact information

Prof.dr. W.J. Heiser
Room 3B19
Tel.: +31 (0)71 527 3828
E-Mail: heiser@fsw.leidenuniv.nl