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 (2014-2015)
Registration
Course
Students need to enroll for lectures and work group sessions. Please consult the Instructions registration
Examination
Students are not automatically enrolled for an examination. They can register via uSis from 100 to 10 calendar days before the date; students who are not registered will not be permitted to take the examination. Registering for exams
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.
The Faculty of Social Sciences has instituted that instructors use a software programme for the systematic detection of plagiarism in students’ written work. In case of fraud disciplinary actions will be taken. 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 (To be ordered at the publisher. More information will be provided in advance.)
Contact information
Dr. M. De Rooij
Room 3B14
Tel.: +31 (0)71 527 4102
E-mail: rooijm@fsw.leidenuniv.nl